In episode 9 of the Take Life Further Podcast, Katie, Tad, and Sophie talk lifelong curiosity, intellectual wellness, and why imagination is our most important tool.

From the episode--

Sophie's List of Podcasts for Lifelong Learning:

Between the Covers

Ologies

Invisibilia

Myths & Legends

Decoder Ring

On Being

Upstream

Dig: A History Podcast

The Witch Wave

Maintenance Phase

Poem-a-Day

Code Switch

The Partially Examined Life

On this ~very special episode~ of the Take Life Further Podcast, we say a teary goodbye to our host extraordinaire, Tad. We'll chat with Tad about his personal journey to becoming a health and fitness professional, his time at Western, and what's on the horizon as he takes the next step in his career.

Don't worry! Take Life Further is not going anywhere! In fact, we'd love to know if you have any topics or people you'd like to see featured on the Take Life Further Podcast. Let us know at [email protected]!

In this episode, Katie, Tad, and Sophie explore the spiritual nature of art with Norbertine priest and St. Norbert’s art professor Seamus Nielsen. 

Want to explore some of the topics discussed in this episode? We’ve linked resources below!

• “A Natural History of the Senses” by Diane Ackerman
• Dark Sky Park at Newport Park
• “Letters to a Young Poet” and “Go to the Limits of Your Longing” by Rainer Maria Rilke
• Nature Artist Andy Goldsworthy

In this episode, Katie and Tad dive into a new dimension of wellness—occupational health—with ERC Counselors & Consultants owner & CEO Steve Baue.

After successful careers in human resources and communications, which included ten moves domestically and internationally, Steve settled in Green Bay after buying his first company, ERC. This was followed by the founding of four more companies.

In this conversation, Steve blends his professional expertise with his own powerful personal story of transformation and finding career happiness, with a few pit stops along the way (cow coaching, cheese barons, acting awards? oh my!).

Learn more about Steve at his website: https://stevebaue.com/

Watch Steve's Pivot Point talk for the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce.

Steve's recommended reading list:

• The Happiness Project by Gretchen Ruben
• The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks + The Big Leap podcast
• Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson
• Die with Zero by Bill Perkins

With Tad on paternity leave, Katie and Sophie are holding down the fort and diving deep into the world of holistic healing and energy work. This episode features an insightful and inspiring conversation about energy healing, mindfulness, and the power of living in the present moment. Joining us are Ana Kat, Renew Director at Western, owner ofRock & Body Shop in De Pere, and energy work practitioner, along with Mette Wassinger, a nerve specialist, precision healer, energy reader, and owner of Precision Healing Studios.

Visit Mette's website to learn more about her work.

Check out the books, videos, and other resources we talked about in this episode and curated by Mette for our listeners:

• The Truth About Reality with Nassim Haramein and Beth Mcdougall
• International Space Federation
• Transforming Vibes, Transforming Lives!: How to Tune Your Inner Frequency From Comfort to Ultimate Success by Dr. Jussi Eerikainen

Find Ana at Rock & Body Shop, here at Western in Renew, and join her for her monthly Q&A session, "Coffee with Ana," every first Friday of the month at 9:00am at Western Racquet & Fitness Club.

On this episode of the Take Life Further podcast, we send off 2024 with our 50th anniversary epiosde! Tad and Katie chat with Mary Thomas, Western's owner, about the many changes throughout the years and get a peek at some favorite Western memories from staff and members. Happy birthday, Western! Here's to 50 more years!

On this episode of the Take Life Further podcast, Tad and Katie chat with Western's illustrious Programming Director Kari Merrill about protecting your emotional health through life's biggest changes. Kari shares her own perspective of the challenges and rewards that come with taking a leap of faith and following your passion, which sometimes includes naked cats!

Follow Kari on Instagram at @kariofitness and stay up to date on all things naked pets on her pet Instagram @kariosnakidnation.

On this episode of the Take Life Further podcast, Tad and Katie sit down with Western Personal Trainer and Recovery Specialist Katie Fichtenbauer for a conversation that wanders through everything from buffalo and gratitude to the science of fascia and recovery.

For more sparkle, follow Katie F. on Instagram @mindfulness.athletics

Welcome to the very first episode of the Take Life Further podcast! In this inaugural episode, hosts Katie Kane and Tad Taggart introduce themselves and give listeners a glimpse into their passion for helping people with their fitness and wellness. Tune in for a fun and insightful Q&A session, where Katie and Tad interview each other and share personal stories, their journeys at Western Racquet & Fitness Club, and what fuels their dedication to helping others live life to the fullest.

Get a sneak peek at what's to come in future episodes, and join us on this exciting new podcast adventure!

Learn more about Western Racquet & Fitness Club at westernracquet.com.

Coming soon!