Real Feel Insights

Host Sarah Bachmann steps into the spotlight to share her journey in this week's solo episode. From surviving years of abuse to raising a family, building a business, and walking through unimaginable loss, Sarah has faced life’s hardest realities head-on. She explains why she started Real Feel Insights: to be real, to be honest, and to help even one person through their own struggles.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Mark Erbstoesser for a conversation about the unexpected journey of life. Mark shares how his career, his health, and his family have shaped the way he sees the world—and why he believes in taking every opportunity as it comes and appreciating what you have.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann talks with Lynn Schulberg about her work as a dispatcher and the realities of being the first voice someone hears in an emergency. Lynn shares the life-saving calls she’ll never forget, the emotional weight of the job, and the dedication it takes to show up—shift after shift—for the people who need you most.

Sarah Bachmann is joined by Bryan Anderson, a sixth-generation farmer, for a real conversation about the present and future of agriculture. They talk about what’s been lost, what’s been gained, and why farming is still one of the most important—and misunderstood—industries in the country. He also offers encouragement to anyone looking to get started, even in small ways.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann speaks with Tina Sharbonno about her journey through infertility—years of trying, hoping, and eventually having to accept a different future. 

Tina speaks candidly about anger, exhaustion, and grief, as well as the strength she found in her marriage and the quiet comfort of family and friends.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with local guest Chris Vinton to talk about his years in public service—first as a Patrol Officer, and later as a Conservation Officer. 

Chris reflects on the differences between the two roles, what led him to make the shift, and the deeper mission behind both: serving the community and protecting what matters.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with longtime educator and coach Lynn Tappe for a grounded conversation about teaching, coaching, and showing up for kids through every phase of their development.

 With over 35 years in the school system, Lynn shares the rewards, the challenges, and the reality of what it takes to help students grow—on and off the field.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann speaks with Janey Merschman about what it means to love and care for someone through the end of life. Janey opens up about her husband’s cancer journey, their shared faith, and the unexpected grace that came with having time to say the things that mattered.

In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Jim Sinclair, a retired banker and volunteer fireman, for a conversation about the kind of work that leaves a mark—not just on a resume, but on a life. 

They talk about the transition into retirement, what it means to stay grounded in a small town, and why the work that matters most often goes unseen. Jim shares openly about the emotional weight of caring deeply—for your clients, your community, and your neighbors.

If you’ve ever felt the pull between service and burnout, or wondered what it really means to let go of a role that shaped your identity, this episode is for you.

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On this episode of Real Feel Insights, we’re joined by Lindsay McLeod—a wife, mom, and entrepreneur who knows exactly what it takes to keep all the balls in the air.

Lindsay shares her honest take on what it’s like to run a business while raising a family and maintaining a strong partnership. She’s especially skilled at breaking down big emotions and navigating them with clarity and confidence. 

Tune in for a conversation full of real-life strategies, relatable stories, and thoughtful insight on how to stay grounded and show up fully—even when life is nonstop.