Real Feel Insights

Sarah Bachmann talks with Tony Christensen, a Marine Corps and Army veteran, about his time in the military and the lessons it left behind. From discipline and responsibility to brotherhood and resilience, Tony reflects on what service taught him—and why he believes every young person could benefit from the experience. He also opens up about loss, recovery, and the importance of reaching out for help when life feels heavy.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Brittany Buschette to talk about family, forgiveness, and the strength it takes to heal. Brittany shares her story of growing up in a blended family marked by addiction, abandonment, and loss—and how those early experiences shaped her understanding of love and resilience. She opens up about motherhood, marriage, and the peace she’s found through forgiveness and self-acceptance.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Carter Shipman for a heartfelt continuation of last week’s conversation with his mother, Daneele Shipman. Carter opens up about losing his older brother to cancer when he was just ten years old—and how that loss shaped the way he sees faith, love, and family. It’s an honest and deeply personal reflection on grief, memory, and growing up with someone you never stop missing.

In this powerful episode of Real Feel Insights, Daneele Shipman shares her journey through the heartbreaking loss of her 18-year-old son to cancer. She opens up about how she found the strength to keep going, raise her two younger children, and support her family while processing her own grief — and her husband’s different way of coping.

This honest conversation explores love, resilience, and the many layers of healing that come after unimaginable loss. Daneele’s story is a reminder that even when life breaks us open, there’s still room for hope and growth.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Funeral Director Chuck Standal for an honest conversation about life, loss, and the meaning behind his work. Chuck shares what it’s like to serve families during their hardest moments, how he approaches the emotional side of his job, and why he loves what he does. His compassion and professionalism shine through as he reflects on the value of helping people find peace and closure.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Tabetha Gravelle to talk about her long battle with an eating disorder—one that led to multiple hospitalizations. Tabetha shares how it began, why it became a way of coping, and what she’s done over the years to confront it. At 50, she reflects on how the struggle shaped her and what recovery has meant in her life.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann is joined by Elise Anderson for a conversation about family, learning, and living intentionally. Elise opens up about her decision to homeschool, how she creates peace and flexibility in her family’s days, and why she believes the best learning often comes from life itself.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Anna Sellin, the executive director of the Lakes Crisis & Resource Center in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Anna shares her own experiences in abusive relationships and how they shaped her life and career. Today, she works with other survivors, helping them find healing while reflecting on the difficult journey of forgiveness, shame, and resilience.

This week’s planned conversation on Real Feel Insights was centered around setting boundaries and navigating toxic family dynamics. After careful reflection, we made the decision not to release the full episode in order to protect our guest and their loved ones. In this short message, we share the reasons behind that choice, why integrity guided our decision, and how sometimes the most meaningful boundary is knowing when to stay quiet.

Sarah Bachmann sits down with Tim Eggebraaten, who spent 28 years in law enforcement before becoming a national speaker and entertainer. Tim shares what it was like to carry the weight of police work, the challenges he faced with mental health and alcohol, and the turning points that led him to a different path. His story is one of service, resilience, and choosing optimism.