Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆ Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERY ☆WELLNESS

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Coach Decorah gives thanks to his amazing guests, the listeners, and most of all his family and friends who have made this podcast one of the best! 

Coach Decorah reviews the survival skills that each guest has shared that have allowed them to thrive despite challenging circumstances. You'll hear from a hall of fame basketball coach, top athletes, educators, health professionals, and everyday people who talk about how their physical and mental health were challenged and how they managed to fight with determination and hard work.

Get some pens and paper out. If you or someone you know, struggles with their physical or mental health, you'll want to listen to this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791. CAN'T WAIT!!! 

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Libby Wipperfurth shares her story of addiction and how she was able to find sobriety.

Her parents divorced at the age of 8 which would lead to a lot of loneliness. At the age of 12, Libby started to experiment with alcohol and other substances to numb the pain of being alone. In high school, she had the house to herself, she said, "That may sound great, but it was lonely."

A car accident at age 21 fueled by alcohol and other substances, many visits to the emergency room due to complications of withdrawal, and several stints in detox facilities lead her to say three words that would save her life. I NEED HELP.

Inspired by a month long stay at an alcohol rehabilitation facility, a move to a sober living house with other women experiencing what she was going through, and tired of being sick and tired, she was on the road to recovery.

Libby Wipperfurth will share how she has been able to stay sober for over 3,000+ days with no end in sight.

If you or anyone you know struggles with addiction and wants recovery, then you need to listen to this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791. CAN'T WAIT!!!

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Laura Sowinski shares how a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in 2001 has not slowed her down, but has given her more DRIVE in life.

Laura climbed the educational ladder starting out as a Spanish teacher before finding her way into administration as an assistant principal. She was thriving before some blurred vision turned into a diagnosis of MS.

With the help of her medical team, she has learned to survive with MS and lead a productive life outside the classroom. Laura's book, "Just Diagnosed: The Five Keys to Living with MS from the Driver's Seat" has put her life into being an advocate for those who suffer with a diagnosis and how to thrive.

If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with a life-changing health diagnosis, they need to listen to this episode and get Laura's book. It will help someone to Survive & Thrive. CAN'T WAIT!!!

On this episode of Survive and Thrive 8791, we welcome Kristan Nielsen into the Buck & Honey's remote studios.

Citing a concern for more family time, mental health concerns, and placing too much energy into her profession, Kristan decided to leave the classroom and change careers.

In her mid 40s, when most teachers are contemplating retirement, Kristan listened to the voice in her head, that of her mother's and decided to work full time in the family Ace Hardware store. Her father and mother had built their family store into a very successful business.

Citing more reasons to make a job change than to stay in the classroom, Kristan has renewed energy and time to do family things that were often hard to do after so much of her energy went into her students, parents, and support staff.

Kristan will share how she survived and thrived after a career change. You'll get some great insight if you are contemplating a career change in your future.

You won't want to miss this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, educator Amy Frank shares how she coped with a stage 3C breast cancer diagnosis in 2010.

Since then, she has thrived as a cancer survivor for the last 14 years. That has allowed her to be a huge asset to the 5th & 6th grade staff and students at her school.

Amy will share the things that have allowed her to get through the initial shock of a life-altering cancer diagnosis to be a loving wife and super mom to her two children.

If you or someone you know who has received a diagnosis similar to Amy Frank's, you won't want to miss this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we welcome Coach Bill Freidig into the Buck & Honey's remote studios.  

Bill, a successful coach and health & performance trainer shares his story of losing his father at the tender age of eleven.

Fortunately, his family helped nurture him and help him through the days that would follow. 

In addition to family, Bill was able to have some mentors that would provide stability in his life. His youth, high school, and college coaches would provide guidance and advice that would benefit him as he became a parent and a professional.

For those of you that have lost a parent due to illness, accident, divorce, or was raised by a single parent, you can learn from Coach Freidig that it is possible to survive & thrive if you find the right people to fill that void.

You won't want to miss this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!! 

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, we welcome Warrior Mom Michelle Kullmann to the Buck & Honey's remote studios.

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Dr. Amy Delong shares with us the tragic loss of her precious dog Hazel in a car accident. Everyone at some time loses a pet. Amy will share how she coped.

Dr. Delong shares how a simple drive to her parents house on a Tuesday afternoon in July 2023 would turn into a loss of a loved one.

On a country road that she's driven many times over, wind in her hair, and with the top down on her Jeep Wrangler she was struck from the passenger side sending her vehicle rolling several times before coming to a rest upside down.

Amy would survive, but she would lose Hazel to injuries suffered from being thrown from the vehicle. Upon unbuckling from her Jeep, Amy would scramble to the side of Hazel and try to comfort her the only way she knew how to, she cuddled her dying dog.

In the months that would follow, Dr. Delong would rely on her family and friends, exercise, and time to help cope with the loss of her best friend.

This episode will make you laugh, cry, and think. If you have a pet, you'll want to listen to this. Survive & Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!

Coach Ryan will talk about how the young child in him enjoyed meeting some of the all-time greats in the basketball world. He met: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and many more.

He'll share his top three moments that made the weekend special. His family all together at the same time, "feeling like a kid in a candy store", and how he was amazed that some of the greats that use to dominate the court are now aging.

His preparation for the ceremony was very similar to his approach to coaching his team - preparation, practice, and attention to detail made this an anxiety-free time that he could appreciate and enjoy.

You'll really enjoy this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!

On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, Coach Decorah will share his story of how anxiety led to panic and nearly cost him his life.

Coach will discuss where his anxiety would get it's start and reappear in his early 30s. A car ride to his hometown with his three kids nearly ends with panic and symptoms of a heart attack.

Fortunately, in December of 2021, Coach Decorah does the unthinkable and asks for help.

If you experience the signs and symptoms he does in this episode, do what he did and ask for help! It may save your life.

Survive & Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!