Kris’ song gets played on Lovett or Leave It and she tries to downplay it, then gets called out on not being able to take a compliment. Is not...

Episode 21. We pick up where we left off in Episode 20. Video games: destroying society and ruining our kids’ brains? Or maybe just a normal part of growing...

This short episode aired on our sister podcast, Growing Beyond. Kris shares some solo thoughts about her work at hospice as a massage therapist. The tone is serious and...

In this episode after a brief Higgs/Nath basketball chat, we stroll down memory lane, exploring self-created nicknames and Vegas, where Iowa boys aim and fail to get corrupted by...

This episode includes two simple breathing meditations, the second touching on accepting the impulse toward self-improvement and settling into self-acceptance. This episode also includes a new feature where I...

Kris’ work as a massage therapist for hospice reveals insights into the nature of our collective value system. Denying access to the dying at a time when you can...

Birth and postpartum doulas are essential! Riley talks about her role in working with families, how to be an advocate for birthing moms, and shares a birth story including...

Braden interviews his brother, Wyatt, who talks about how he feels when stressed and the zones of regulation. Wyatt leads an “Om” meditation.

In this episode, we talk about mass media, the commercialization of things we love, trusting our leaders, how the 50 U.S. states are like unruly adult children at Thanksgiving,...

Part 2 of a 3 or 4 part series just for kids. In this episode we talk about: How you can tell when your stressed, music for stress-relief, and...

We’re back from hiatus and have a lot to say. We briefly catch up on Covid-related life changes and Andy’s movie career, then dive into the question of “want...

A 3 minute meditation for kids along with a brief chat with my 10 year old about relaxation strategies for kids, what to do when your Covid stress is...

During our pod hiatus, we thought it’d be fun to send out some of our favorite moments. This one is from Episode 4: coach stories from our youth. “To...

Rachel and I nerd out on the path to healing trauma by way of the body. Somatic experiencing, intuitive yoga and movement, myofascial therapy, energy therapy, polyvagal theory and...

Today I sat down to talk with my amazing nephew, Gabe. He is graduating from high school this year and headed for college in the fall (virtual or otherwise.)...

I recorded this episode before Covid, before global protests, before things changed in our lives and minds in such a big way. This episode raises some questions that are...

(Recorded pre-covid) Kick-ass prenatal yoga, childbirth education, lactation support, vinyasa classes, baby & mama yoga, and a place in the Madison area that offers community, connection, and a heart-centered...

Get ready for Round 2 of Girl Talk with my BFF’s novelistKelly Harmsand photographer and homeschooler extraordinaireAbbie Chaffee. In this episode we talk about the amazing book,Fair Play, which...

Ali Brooks does amazing work! She leads anempowerment groupfor girls withMaureen Cassidyright here in Madison. She is also an amazing artist and social worker who works with women who...

My sister and I analyze the ins and outs of growing up Midwest “nice” with an emotionally challenged atheist Dad in a home where a lot of feelings got...

In this episode, you will hear the voices of women who have over 230 years between them. We talk about everything from growing up in a rigid Catholic household...

If you are missing your girlfriends or are looking for a little warm, ridiculous company, take a listen. Things covered: Kelly and Abbie don’t like long walks on the...

In Part 2 of my mom’s interview, we pick up with talking about how her life path changed after having babies and experiencing some postpartum depression- namely, entering a...

Though much of women’s birthing experiences has changed since the 70’s, some has stayed the same… like when the thought: “I don’t want to do this anymore” hits right...

This episode covers: The power and powerlessness of birth, middle school social stigmas, C-sections, band geeks, gut biomes, Kombucha…what don’t we talk about?!

Take a ride back to the origins of you, discover the power, wisdom and flow of the Source within.

A centering meditation followed by a visualization to release lower vibrations and welcome in love, compassion, grace and more refined energies.

A deep dive into Mel Gibson’s masterpiece. We also cover Mel’s troubled worldview and prejudices, and the question of whether to abandon deeply flawed artists’ work.

As Dan would say….where to begin? This episode covers the Catholic God, the divinity of physics, seeking God (is Dan a Unitarian Universalist?), forgiveness, how maybe we’re all like...

Dan loves OUaTiH so much it almost hurts. We celebrate the movie and everything about it. Kris finally forgives Brad Pitt for cheating on Jen. Then deep dive into...

In this episode: prom; teenage male and female brains, bodies and sex drives; bullies; date rape; progressive education and what an ideal school looks like.

This one’s dedicated to caregivers: parents, nurses, docs, aides, teachers, social workers….to those whose natures embody empathy and giving. After our intro meditation, there’s an energy meditation for clearing...

Olympics catch up, Larry Bird and driven athletes, Gene Hackman kicks ass in every movie he’s in (Superman! Unforgiven! Royal Tenenbaums!) and how we all need a pandemic coach.

Hoosiers is the greatest and Gene Hackman is good in everything and at everything. Also, Indiana, Bobby Knight and more coach philosophy.

Our first Zoom pod! Andy and Kris break down summer Olympics sports with some hilarious surprises (check out the graphic at olympic.org/modern-pentathalon). Dan joins in to talk more about...

A brief centering meditation followed by a traditional mindfulness based body scan.