Pursuing The Process

In 2006, Scott Elston checked himself into rehab. His wife had filed for divorce, his relationship with his kids had eroded, and alcohol had taken over his life. Hear how this decision to seek help saved his life and how he has turned that experience into an opportunity to mentor others going through similar struggles. Scott shares the importance that connection to other people and service to others has had in his recovery and why you never fully "recover" from alcoholism. Scott's story of hope is relevant for us all and aligns perfectly to our theme of "pursuing the process." Also hear how Jon and Todd now share the same title of Ordained Minister and how Jon plans to use that new-found responsibility.

It only took him 13 episodes, but Todd finally gets his wish to become a guest on his own podcast. After working nearly two decades at one company, Todd spent the next 10 months reflecting, networking, exploring, and watching the world go by. Hear why he compares the end of his tenure to a funeral and how his faith in people was renewed through his journey to find the next chapter in his career. Todd also reinforces the importance of trusting your gut and has some tangible advice for people contemplating a career change. Meanwhile, Jon learns what it means to start getting old and struggles to feel any sympathy for a guy who didn't go to work for almost a year.

Briggs Weyrauch is a modern-day Renaissance man. The owner of a beard-oil business by day and a DJ by night, Briggs defines what it means to pursue your passions. Hear how he feels about the role of failure and the importance of taking advantage of every interaction. And Briggs reflects on the power of gratitude and provides some tips on increasing that feeling in your life. He also reveals some of the wildest things he's seen as a DJ. Oh, and Todd kicks off the episode by announcing his new job. Tune in to hear about it!

In this episode, we hang with Cannon Winkler, a self-taught visual artist. Using hand-collected animal tracks to paint distinct patterns, he invokes elements of the wild and our connection to it. Winkler uses his art to raise funding and awareness for environmental conservation around the globe. His unique style of painting was pioneered in the South African Bushveld while he was locked down in a game reserve during the height of the global pandemic. A trained African safari guide, Winkler talks about his unbelievable experiences in the wild as well as why he gave up some great opportunities in corporate America to chase his passions for environmental conservation and art. Jon and Todd try to keep up by discussing the impact of travel on their lives and the importance of living like a local. (Editor's note: Fernet is an Italian liquor.)

To learn more about Cannon's art and mission, visit www.walksoflifeart.com.

Dennis Krause has been the face of Wisconsin sports broadcasting for more than 35 years. Along the way, he has covered some of the most important events and people in sports history. Hear about the time he called John Wooden at his house and the interview he had with Michael Jordan before MJ's first professional game. Also listen to the keys to Dennis' success and how he relied on hard work and the support of his family to overcome a stroke at the height of his career. You'll also get to know some of Jon and Todd's favorite sports memories and why Todd's favorite was followed by one of his worst just two days later.

A native of Nashville, Dre Mead spent several of his teenage years homeless, bouncing from friends and family and sleeping in his car and working a wide variety of jobs. Yet he graduated high school, started his own business, and is well on his way toward an Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Hear Dre's story of perseverance and hope for anyone facing adversity in their lives. Learn how he uses the doubters in his life as motivation to succeed and how he feels when he hears the phrase "the American dream." As an added bonus, we get to find out how Jon is recovering from Green Bay's early exit from the NFL playoffs and what it was like watching that game in enemy territory.

Justin Galloway is in the midst of a commitment to jump into Lake Michigan 300 days in a year. And it's not the first big attempt he's made to create new habits in his life. Nor will it be the last. Find out how Justin has turned his desire for a healthy lifestyle and a pursuit of big challenges into a system of continuous improvement. Justin also describes what it was like to travel with Todd and 3 other guys in an RV to jump in all 5 Great Lakes. Also listen to how Justin became the first two-time guest in the history of the podcast!

Chris Stewart has been a police officer in San Diego, a salesperson at one of the largest corporations in the world, and is now an ordained clergyman. Hear about Chris's story of continuous exploration and his journey fueled by his curiosity and desire to serve others. Learn ways to identify and eliminate fear and the value of getting outside of your bubble. Also hear about how Todd nearly started an international incident during a business trip with Chris in Montana.

Interested in learning more about the work Chris and St. Pius X are doing in Honduras? Check it out here: https://stpiuscda.org/donations.

We lied to you. We called Episode 5 our final one of 2021. But after a few Hot Toddies in front of Todd’s fireplace, we decided to do one more. In this episode, we reflect on the first season of Pursuing the Process and discuss some key themes that emerged from our inaugural year. Hear how to produce more of the “love” chemical in your brain and to increase the amount of gratitude in your life. And learn about the three things you need in order to create a habit. All just in time for New Year’s resolution season!