The Inspire Life Podcast

By Mel and Michael Krug

What's The Inspire Life Podcast about?

We stand for a world where your health is inspired by CHOICE, not inhibited by chance. We believe that optimal physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health is our given BIRTHRIGHT. The Inspire Life Podcast will showcase healing stories, health strategies, education, and beyond. We are here to help you feel empowered and inspired when it comes to your health and LIFE!

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The Inspire Life Podcast episodes:

12.27.2022
E. 68 Living Intentionally with Jessica Hoch
What does it mean to live a life of intention? This is a tough question to answer - and one that often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of contemporary soceity. In this episode, Michael interviews Jessica Hoch of...
11.22.2022
E. 67 Your Health is Your Identity with Ellen Renk
Many of us find ourselves trying to change our health for external reasons. We want to accomplish external goals, look , or be perceieved in a certain way. Although having external drivers is important, the only way to create sustainable...
09.27.2022
E. 66 No BS Health Advice with Jeremy Scott Fitness
There are so many gimmicks out there nowadays that promise to help with health and fitness. Different diets, products, and gurus claiming that their way is the only way to accomplish your goals. Michael had the pleasure of interviewing Jeremy...
08.30.2022
E. 65 Trust Your Intuition to Change Your Life with Kristin Rowell!
Imagine... You have a successful career. You love what you do. You're in the prime of your life and everything seems to be clicking. Then, the universe gives you sign after sign that it's time to change... What would you...
07.25.2022
E. 64 Transform Your Mindset, Transform Your LIFE with Rachel Pedersen!
The most imporant thing to our being - the thing that can literally change the way to universe unfolds in front of us - is our mindset. In this episode, Michael interviews Rachel Pedersen, The Queen of Social Media. Rachel...
06.22.2022
E. 63 Detox Your Home with Laura Paulisich!
Have you ever thought about the amount of toxins in your home? We often are conscious of things like lead paint, asbestos, mold, and heavy metals, but what about the checmicals used to make your cookware? Even further, what about...
04.27.2022
E. 62 Plant-Based Medicine with Lois Koffi
There is a newfound interest in plant-based medicines to treat a multitude of ailments. One of the most promising ways researchers hope these compounds can help is to address mental health. Depression is one of the leading causes of disability...
03.30.2022
E. 61: Nutrition for a Lifetime with Hannah Koschak
Proper nutrition has been hijacked by the quick fix mentality of contemporary society. Every few months we have a new fad diet, way of eating, or miracle food that promises things like weight loss, decreasing belly fat, and solving all...
01.26.2022
E. 60. Healing Burnout with Lisa Bobyak
Burnout has risen dramatically over the past 2 years and it has left individuals feeling lost, depleted, and hopeless. Although challenging, healing from burnout is possible, and that is exactly what today's guest Lisa Bobyak helps people do. Lisa is...
12.30.2021
E 59. Plant-Based Eating with Ben Coady
Plant-based eating has been shown to improve our health in a multitude of ways, specifically when it comes to cardiovascular health. Listen as Michael interviews Ben Coady, plant-based eater, about his experience of being plant-based for nearly 3 years. What...
10.27.2021
Episode 58: Spark Your Health Journey with Mark Haugen
Sometimes, all it takes is a spark to get fired up and moving towards your health and wellness goals. Listen as Michael interviews client an friend of Inspire Life, Mark Haugen, about his health and wellness journey. They go in...
09.29.2021
Episode 57: Resistance vs. Surrender with Dr. Mel
Be honest with yourself and ask: what is holding me back? From healing? From growing? From living and aligned life? From being the exact person I want to be? This is not an easy exercise, and can often bring up,...
08.31.2021
Episode 56: Upgrade Your Finances with Brant Moore, Financial Coach
Money seems to impact every aspect of our being. From what careers we choose to where we live, the food we eat and even the partners we choose, money plays a role and can often shift our decisions one way...
07.28.2021
Episode 55: "I'm a Completely Different Human." Ashley's Story of Hope
Tune in to Ashley's powerful healing journey as she shares her intimate, raw, real, healing journey and how her life has completely transformed since starting care at Inspire Life Chiropractic Center. From recovering from trauma and mental health challenges, Ashley...
06.30.2021
Episode 54: Your Future Self Will Thank You with Sara Doell
Have you ever wondered what your future self thinks of you? Do you want to make your future self proud? Our current reality is a direct reflection and combination of our past habits and behaviors. In this episode, listen as...
05.26.2021
Episode 53: Everyday is Friday with Nina Segura!
What is Joy? What about work? Where do the two intersect? Listen as Michael interviews best selling author Nina Segura to learn about her story of going from corporate life to starting a business in which she does passionate, meaningful...
03.31.2021
Episode 52: From Fear to Freedom with Dr. Vidhya Kumaranayakam!
The single most important thing we can do for ourselves is learn to control our mindset. In fact, it is one of the only things we actually can control in any situation, at any time. Listen as Michael interviews Dr....
02.24.2021
Episode 51: Healthy Dividends with Tricia Silverman, RD
What does it really take to live a healthy life? With so much information available in regards to nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, connection, and other aspects of health, it can be tough to decipher what exactly you should be focusing on...
01.27.2021
Episode 50: Finding Your Passion with Nikki Baker Wulf
In contemporary media there appears to be a massive push for people to "find their passion." It sounds easy, but in reality takes a lot of trial, learning, and effort to actually accomplish this feat. Listen as Michael interviews Life...
12.30.2020
Episode 49: The Drama Free Way with Jenifer Ally Kern
Drama. It is, quite literally, everywhere. It shows up in a plethora of ways, and the impacts can be felt short term, long term, and through generations. So, how do we effectively address drama and escape this cycle of destructive...
11.25.2020
Episode 48: Staying On Track Through the Holidays with Irene Gabelnick
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and the official kick off of what I have coined "Sugar Season," in the United States. Cookies and pies and candies galore will flood stores and homes as we celebrate a plethora of holidays and the coming...
10.28.2020
Episode 47: Adressing Anxiety and Stress Through Diet with Dr. Samara Sterling
Often times, stress and anxiety are treated in ways to address the symptoms rather than the root causes. With emerging research and knowledge of the gut-brain connection, we are finding out that food is one of the most powerful forms...
09.30.2020
Episode 46: Your Guide to Inflammation with Dr. Lori Shemek
Inflammation has become a constant state of being for many of us living in contemporary society. From the foods we eat to the types of lifestyles we live, we are more prone to having chronic inflammation that any other time...
08.26.2020
Episode 45: Health Coaching for Your Vitality with Omar Cumberbatch
Health and wellness coaching is a growing field. Based upon the philosophies of positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and goal setting, health coaching is a proactive, salutogenic approach to health that has been helping people transform their lives for the last...
08.19.2020
Episode 44: Your Life on Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Amanda McKinney, MD
When you look at the current state of health in the United States, there are trends that are troublesome. Chronic diseases like coronary heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and others continue to afflict millions of people, and 'cures' have not been...
08.12.2020
Episode 43: Yoga Therapy for Your Healing, with Ann Blackburn
Yoga as a lifestyle has been practiced for thousands of years, facilitating health and healing for millions along the way. In this episode, Michael interviews Ann Blackburn with Tula Yoga and Wellness to learn more about yoga therapy. Yoga therapy...
08.05.2020
Episode 42: Upgrade Your Food Consciousness with Chef Manny Krug
Whether or not we act upon it, we are all chefs deep down. Listen as Michael interviews Chef Manny Krug (his and Dr. Mel's father) about his career as a chef and chef instructor at Saint Paul College. Chef Manny's...
07.29.2020
Episode 41: Mindful Eating with Joy Sorich
Mindfulness has been one of the hottest buzz words of the last decade, and for good reason. With benefits from decreased blood pressure to improved sleep, practicing mindfulness daily is a simple yet powerful way we can all enhance our...
07.22.2020
Episode 40: Chiropractic and Your Kids
The nervous system is the first part of the human body to begin developing at 5 days post conception, and the last to fully develop at 25+ years of age. In this episode, Michael interviews Dr. Mel about why chiropractic...
07.15.2020
Episode 39: Being the Best Parent for Your Kids with Samantha Moe
Life with kids is... Exciting, to say the least. Those who are parents know that the joys and happiness parenthood brings also comes with its share of frustration, anger, meltdowns, sadness... You get the picture. Listen in as Michael interviews...
07.08.2020
Episode 38: Organic Intelligence and Your Family with Amie Summers
This is episode one of a three part series delving into holistic pediatric health. Listen as Michael interviews Amie Summers, of Amie Summers Therapy and Consulting, about her practice and how she helps children and families discover more peace and...
07.01.2020
Episode 37: Get to Know Your Co-host, Dr. Mel!
Authenticity. Empowerment. Determined. As I was finishing the production of this episode I asked Dr. Mel to give me three words that describe her and how she operates in life. Listen in as I (Michael) interview Dr. Mel to learn...
06.24.2020
Episode 36: Doing What MUST Be Done
When going through any sort of transformation, times will arise when you find yourself with choices. These small decisions are what influence our new realities, and so often the choice we know we must make is not easy or necessarily...
06.17.2020
Episode 35: Leaning Into Your Intuition with Natalie Brandt
There is power in stories. In this episode, Michael interviews Natalie Brandt to learn about her journey from being a nurse and working in hospice to becoming an entrepreneur and empowering others to feel confident in their skin. Natalie talks...
06.10.2020
Episode 34: Get to Know Your Producer, Michael!
Being an interviewer is a skill that successful health coaches harness and build. Truly listening and reflecting while staying on track and building a dialogue is something Michael takes great pride in doing, both with his clients and doing interviews...
06.03.2020
Special Episode: Being an Ally in the #blacklivesmatter movement
It is problematic to remain silent about racial injustices and violence against black people in our country and community. As the #blacklivesmatter movement is now seemingly the most prevalent it has ever been, what does it mean to be an...
05.27.2020
Episode 33: Strategizing Your Schdule with The Social Media Queen, Rachel Pedersen
Social media has become the new normal in our society when it comes to connecting with our friends, marketing our businesses, and forming relationships from a distance. Listen as Michael and Dr. Mel interview Rachel Pedersen The Social Media Queen,...
05.20.2020
Episode 32: Your Body and Emotional Trauma with Dr. Jess Keesling
We know that the body holds onto trauma as a defense mechanism. That said, our body does not differentiate between types of trauma, meaning we can have a similar sympathetic response whether we experience physical, mental, or emotional trauma. Listen...
05.13.2020
Episode 31: "Discipline Your Disappointments, and Never Give Up." Lois's Story of Healing and Hope
After becoming one of the top realtors in her market and establishing multiple 6-figure businesses, Lois's life seemingly crashed to a halt after the 2008 financial crisis and recession. Homeless and without a car, things curtailed when Lois' habits of...
05.06.2020
Episode 30: How Homeopathy can Help YOU! With Jennie Hoglund
Homeopathy has been around for centuries as a healing modality for those interested in truly healing from the inside, out. Listen as Michael interviews Jennie Hoglund, founder of Hoglund Homeopathy, to learn more about what homeopathy is and how it...
04.29.2020
Episode 29: Your Perspective Makes a Massive Difference
We are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there is still much ambiguity as to when we will get back to, "normal." Listen as Dr. Mel elaborate on why "getting back to normal" is a problematic perspective, and...
04.22.2020
Episode 28: Honoring Your Hormones with Dr. Cassie WIlder
Hormones are powerful chemical reactions in the body that are important for a variety of different functions. Listen as Michael interviews Dr. Cassie WIlder, owner and founder of Minneapolis Integrative Medicine Center, and they discuss what hormones are and how...
04.15.2020
Episode 27: Why You Need to Move for Your Body and Mind
Movement, or more commonly coined exercise, is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Listen as Michael talks about the mental and physical benefits of movement, what kinds of movement will suit you, and the...
04.08.2020
Episode 26: You are Not Alone... Rachel's Story of Recovery and Hope
We know there is power in stories, as it gives light to our experience and provides the understanding that we are not alone. Listen as Rachel Schromen, of Schromen Law, talks about her experience with alcoholism and recovery. She explains...
04.01.2020
Episode 25: How to Grow YOUR Relationship with Betsy and Tyler Koepke
The purpose of relationships are to help us grow, heal, and understand ourselves better. To become the people we really want to be...together. Listen as Michael interviews Betsy and Tyler Koepke, relationship coaches and creators of the Couples Connection...
03.25.2020
Episode 24: Naturopathic Medicine and YOU! With guest Natalia Pellegrino, ND
Naturopathic medicine is a form of primary care focused on holistic, preventative, and natural methods of health and wellness. Listen as Michael interviews Dr. Natalia Pellegrino, ND, to learn more about what exactly naturopathic medicine is and how it can...
03.22.2020
BONUS Episode: Shifting Perspectives Meditation
With all the perceived chaos happening in our culture at this time, it's important to keep things in perspective. This meditation will help calm your body, mind, and spirit as well as help you shift perspectives, keeping the bigger picture...
03.18.2020
Episode 23: How to Support YOUR Body-Mind Naturally
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of our lives in a plethora of ways. From kids in school and adults in the workforce, to community leaders and our elderly population, the impacts of this crisis will be felt for years...
03.11.2020
Episode 22: Vegan and Keto and Whole30, Oh My! Part 2
Eating nutritious and delicious foods is one of the most proactive things we can all do for our health. Many times, motivation to eat healthily comes in the form of a "diet," which is marketed in a way to promote...
03.04.2020
Episode 21: Vegan and Keto and Whole30, Oh My! Part 1
Eating nutritious and delicious foods is one of the most proactive things we can all do for our health. Many times, motivation to eat healthily comes in the form of a "diet," which is marketed in a way to promote...

What's The Inspire Life Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Inspire Life Podcast episodes:

E. 68 Living Intentionally with Jessica Hoch

E. 67 Your Health is Your Identity with Ellen Renk

E. 66 No BS Health Advice with Jeremy Scott Fitness

E. 65 Trust Your Intuition to Change Your Life with Kristin Rowell!

E. 64 Transform Your Mindset, Transform Your LIFE with Rachel Pedersen!

E. 63 Detox Your Home with Laura Paulisich!

E. 62 Plant-Based Medicine with Lois Koffi

E. 61: Nutrition for a Lifetime with Hannah Koschak

E. 60. Healing Burnout with Lisa Bobyak

E 59. Plant-Based Eating with Ben Coady

Episode 58: Spark Your Health Journey with Mark Haugen

Episode 57: Resistance vs. Surrender with Dr. Mel

Episode 56: Upgrade Your Finances with Brant Moore, Financial Coach

Episode 55: "I'm a Completely Different Human." Ashley's Story of Hope

Episode 54: Your Future Self Will Thank You with Sara Doell

Episode 53: Everyday is Friday with Nina Segura!

Episode 52: From Fear to Freedom with Dr. Vidhya Kumaranayakam!

Episode 51: Healthy Dividends with Tricia Silverman, RD

Episode 50: Finding Your Passion with Nikki Baker Wulf

Episode 49: The Drama Free Way with Jenifer Ally Kern

Episode 48: Staying On Track Through the Holidays with Irene Gabelnick

Episode 47: Adressing Anxiety and Stress Through Diet with Dr. Samara Sterling

Episode 46: Your Guide to Inflammation with Dr. Lori Shemek

Episode 45: Health Coaching for Your Vitality with Omar Cumberbatch

Episode 44: Your Life on Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Amanda McKinney, MD

Episode 43: Yoga Therapy for Your Healing, with Ann Blackburn

Episode 42: Upgrade Your Food Consciousness with Chef Manny Krug

Episode 41: Mindful Eating with Joy Sorich

Episode 40: Chiropractic and Your Kids

Episode 39: Being the Best Parent for Your Kids with Samantha Moe

Episode 38: Organic Intelligence and Your Family with Amie Summers

Episode 37: Get to Know Your Co-host, Dr. Mel!

Episode 36: Doing What MUST Be Done

Episode 35: Leaning Into Your Intuition with Natalie Brandt

Episode 34: Get to Know Your Producer, Michael!

Special Episode: Being an Ally in the #blacklivesmatter movement

Episode 33: Strategizing Your Schdule with The Social Media Queen, Rachel Pedersen

Episode 32: Your Body and Emotional Trauma with Dr. Jess Keesling

Episode 31: "Discipline Your Disappointments, and Never Give Up." Lois's Story of Healing and Hope

Episode 30: How Homeopathy can Help YOU! With Jennie Hoglund

Episode 29: Your Perspective Makes a Massive Difference

Episode 28: Honoring Your Hormones with Dr. Cassie WIlder

Episode 27: Why You Need to Move for Your Body and Mind

Episode 26: You are Not Alone... Rachel's Story of Recovery and Hope

Episode 25: How to Grow YOUR Relationship with Betsy and Tyler Koepke

Episode 24: Naturopathic Medicine and YOU! With guest Natalia Pellegrino, ND

BONUS Episode: Shifting Perspectives Meditation

Episode 23: How to Support YOUR Body-Mind Naturally

Episode 22: Vegan and Keto and Whole30, Oh My! Part 2

Episode 21: Vegan and Keto and Whole30, Oh My! Part 1