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Steve Jurrens
This podcast in our hopes is to help spread positivity in our world through engaging thoughts, giving advice, having interviews that express some people's tough times and how they rise above! We have a Facebook page, Facebook Group, and an Instagram called Positively Midwest Podcast that support this through our posts! We hope you enjoy! Like, Comment, and Share it with all your cool friends!
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This week Kathryn was ready to blast some gratitude. It all stems from a conversation she had with our oldest daughter.
Check it out and learn some gratitude!
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Hello you wonderful people!
Thanks for continuing to listen! This week's episode we discuss ways to stay focused or refocus!
We found a great article HERE: https://psychcentral.com/blog/5-tips-to-help-you-refocus-and-get-things-done#5
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In this weeks episode Steve is riding solo.
I subscribe to the Great Good Science Center newsletter and they had a great article just today!
3 Ways to See Meaning in Your Life - https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/three_ways_to_see_meaning_in_your_life?utm_source=Greater+Good+Science+Center&utm_campaign=34b251ffd5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_GG_Newsletter_November_2_2021&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5ae73e326e-34b251ffd5-75496027
Check it out!
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Hey there folks! We have a nice and short little episode for you this week. Number 95 we are at already! YAY!!
Kathryn found a sweet article from Science of People https://www.scienceofpeople.com/conversation-starters-topics/
Check it out and leave us some feedback!
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Hello you mighty fine people you!
It's time we talk about not burning out at work! With Kathryn and I starting new jobs and differing hours. It's important we all take a moment to keep this subject top of mind!
Check out this sweet article! https://health.clevelandclinic.org/7-red-flags-of-job-burnout-and-what-you-can-do/
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This week Kat and Steve drop some BIG news about their live changes!
Then we discuss pros and cons and the process of staying positive!
Let's learn and do this together!
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This week we talk with a fellow podcaster and author Wendy M. Kok (coke)
She hails from Michigan and grew up in Northern Wisconsin where she got the inspiration for her book A Grey Resort. It also won 2020 American Fiction Awards - 'A Grey Resort' book was honored as a 'Winner' in the Romance/Paranormal Category
Pick up the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Resort-Thousand-Years-Crooked-Forest/dp/1543970494/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+grey+resort+book&qid=1571433757&sr=8-1
She also has a podcast called A Juicy Pear Podcast, which covers many different subjects including mental health, a close personal aneurism story, and even interviews with psychics. Check out her podcast here: https://www.ajuicypearpodcast.com
You can also follow her on Facebook and check out her website here which will give you everything you need. 😁
https://www.wendymkokauthor.com/
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Welcome to episode 91!
This week Kat and Steve are going through Autumn in the Midwest, which can be so beautiful! So we decided to do an episode on it. So BAM! Find the positive in Autumn! Pretty simple! 😁
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This week we chat with Dr. Renae Reinardy!
I have been watching a lot of the TV show A & E Hoarders and was just fascinated by the psychology of these people and their situations. So I decided to look up some of the psychologists on the show and came across Dr. Renae Reinardy and she was from Fargo, ND. So I was thinking "No way! Of course I have to reach out to her!"
She agreed to do the episode and I am happy to release it! Thank you so much to her!
Check out this amazing bio:
Renae M. Reinardy, PsyD is a Licensed Psychologist and Director of the Lakeside Center for Behavioral Change. Dr. Reinardy specializes in the evidence-based treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, Hoarding Disorder, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Tic Disorders and related conditions.
She is the Program Developer of CourageCritters.com, a skills-focused online and plush animal system. Dr. Reinardy serves on the BTTI Faculty for the International OCD Foundation, and PTI Faculty and Board Member for the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
She has been interviewed on Good Morning America, North Dakota Today and the Joy Behar Show. Her treatment techniques were featured on Dateline NBC and A&E’s Hoarders.
She is an advocate for childhood mental health, the 2019 National Mother of the Year®, and a 2021 delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Check out her practice's website at http://www.lakesidecenter.org/
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This week we get back to some interviews and we speak with Einar (anar) Haraldsson from all the way in Iceland!! Holy Smokes!!
We are so grateful he took time to record with us, since it was Midnight his time!!! WOW!! Thanks so much!
He was a former Icelandic police officer turned actor! He tells some great stories and we can find some positivity in there! 😁
Born in 1955 to a Danish mother and Icelandic father, Einar attended the School of Art in Iceland. Einar has been in several Icelandic TV series as well as the upcoming film “Ride the Wanted Trail”.
FILM CREDITS
Sistershood
Stella Blómkvist 2
Vitjanir
Verbúðin
Berdreymi
Black Sands
Leynilöggan
Copperhead Creek
Ride the Wanted trail (Director Rick Groat, 2022 US release)
Check him out at https://www.einarharaldsson.com/
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In this weeks episode your ole pal Steve is riding solo again and we discuss genuinely being happy for others! Something I know we have probably all struggled with!
I found a great article at medium.com "The Benefits of being genuinely happy for others" by Marvin Marcano at link : https://medium.com/the-gyst/the-benefit-of-being-genuinely-happy-for-others-6305f7f2c191
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In this week's episode Kat and Steve discuss some tips and reasons why it's important on focusing on creating positive memories with your kids and teenagers!
We found some great information to share from Psych central.com - 5 Ways to Make Happy Memories with your Kids - https://psychcentral.com/blog/5-ways-to-make-happy-family-memories#1
All Pro Dad.com - 34 Memory Making Things to Do With Your Kids - https://www.allprodad.com/34-memory-making-things-to-do-with-your-kids/
Very Well Family.com - Ways to Spend Quality Time With Your Teenager and make it fun and positive - https://www.verywellfamily.com/things-to-do-with-or-for-your-teen-2609590
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Would you know that Mrs. Kathryn Jurrens thought it would be a great idea to talk about the arts in education! Well by golly it turned out to provide some great information.
We found this neat little fact sheet and then of course threw our Positively Midwest thoughts in there. 😁😎
https://www.miarted.org/pdf/AFTA-Arts-Education-Navigator-Facts-Figures.pdf
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This has to be something lots of people struggle with! I know we do! There are so many different variables to this and it can effect people in many different ways too.
We of course looked for some good information to share with you folks and here are the links. https://drliza.medium.com/7-reasons-why-trying-too-hard-to-be-liked-will-backfire-d89c7c56a812 AND https://socialpronow.com/blog/trying-too-hard/
Check it out! Share with us your thoughts! positivelymidwest@gmail.com
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So recently, like in the last week. I have begun to watch Hoarders. I started on Netflix which was like a more recent season from 2020 I believe. Then I searched and found the older seasons on Prime and started at Season 1. WOW!
I am just amazed at what these people and families go through. I wanted to know more about it and the psychology behind it! I even searched some of the doctors on the show just tonight before recording this episode and found one that is from North Dakota! So I reached out and hope we can snag an interview! That would really be interesting!
For the time being I just had to put some of this out there. I found some good information at these links: https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/hoarding-basics and to help with an intervention : https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/hoarding-basics/staging-intervention.
It is quite a disorder to deal with and according to the show upwards of 19 million people are affected. WOW!
Check it out and share your thoughts or do more research or help someone in need! 😁
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Hey oh! It's another solo Steve episode! My lovely partner Kathryn is working VERY hard with our kiddos during 4-H achievement days!
So this past weekend we decided to have a date night while the kids went to a rodeo with their Uncle. So I decided to plan a bit of it out and surprise her. We also had some impromptu fun!
I decided this would be a good subject to tackle again, solo, and share my thoughts.
I pulled from 2 different articles as well which fit perfectly! 😁 Check them out below!
https://www.prevention.com/sex/relationships/g32731608/creative-date-night-ideas/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/joyful-parenting/201601/the-5-active-ingredients-date-night
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Well... they grow up eventually! There's nothing we can do about it! So let's learn to positively talk with our teens about dating!
We go through an article from good therapy.org https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/9-tips-for-talking-to-teens-about-dating-and-relationships-0227157
They also recommend you check out www.loveisrespect.org for more advice!
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This week's episode Steve took a solo ride.
It's crazy to think that after over a year and a half of therapy, reading tons of positive quotes, and articles. That I could still slip into depression! Well, we have always been about being raw and organic on our show. So here we are talking about my starting journey for looking into an antidepressant with a doctor.
This week this episode is released I will be seeing a doctor to find advisement on what could help me the best. We will then talk it about it more on the shows as they develop.
This episode is packed full of information as if I was (which I was) researching it for myself! So here are a couple of links to check out if you like: https://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/health-wellness/hw/medical-topics/depression-ty6745 AND https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/medications/antidepressants/
So in theory antidepressants help you get that chemical brain imbalance fixed and you can perhaps go off of them! WE can learn together!
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This week's episode Kat takes the reigns and discusses one of her life passions, 4-H.
I admit I had a negative outlook on this in the earlier part of my life with her, which I discuss in the episode. I have now grown respect for this organization and how it's positively affected my children!
You can search for a local 4-H organization in your area too! They are even global!!
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This week Kat and Steve tackle arguing! Which we still do like everyday! BUT holy smokes have we come a LONG way!! IT TAKES TWO!!!!
We found a great article on psychologytoday.com - called "10 Tips for Constructive Arguments with your Loved One" Link:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-fitness/201905/10-tips-constructive-arguments-your-loved-one
Give it a read for yourself! Then do MORE research! Then LEARN! Then APPLY!
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In this week's episode we came across a "Happiness Practice" from the Great Good Science Center! https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/best_possible_self
It's a quick 15 minute practice they suggest you do once a day for 2 weeks. BE SPECIFIC! It really helps you find gratitude, perspective, and motivation!
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Check out this week's episode with our new friend Jerilynn Stephens! Her resume is amazing and when you listen to this episode you'll understand! LOL!!
In sum she a Hollywood hairstylist, self image coach, author of "The Five F's", and speaker! Our mutual friend Kat Perkins hooked us up! She's SO cool!!
We discuss so many different perspectives and situations! We even talk a bit about her current bout with Ovarian Cancer!
The Five F's : Fearless - Feel - Figure - Faith - Focus!
Check her out at all these websites!!
Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/jerilynn.stephens
Her Book: - https://www.amazon.com/Five-Words-Manifesting-Your-Life/dp/0578587106/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PE6AL4N6BQAL&dchild=1&keywords=the+five+f+words&qid=1604535509&sprefix=the+five+f+%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-1
Her website: - https://jerilynnstephens.com/
WE LOVED this episode! What a great chat! Please like, comment, share, and screenshot and tag us!
Thanks all!! Much Love! Stay Positive!
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In this week's episode we talk with actress Shanna Toft! She hails from Texas and like everything big there she just exudes confidence, positivity, and gratitude! What a great conversation!
We talk about her biz, how she came to that profession, and some great conversation about being positive, grateful, confident, and chasing your dreams!!
We can't thank her enough for doing this with us! Especially when she hooks up with Keanu Reeves! WHOA!! I know it'll happen! 😉
Check her out here! https://www.facebook.com/IMDbShannaToft/ AND her IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10110526/
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Hey PM fam!
This subject is near and dear to our little hearts and just knew there would be a great article on the positive effects of owning a pet! We found our ole buddies at positive psychology.com had just what we needed.
Link: https://positivepsychology.com/pets-mental-health/
It is pretty amazing what these pets can do for us! Share your story with us or send us stories @ positivelymidwest@gmail.com
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I, Steve, receive a newsletter from the Great Good Science Center in Berkley. Also, where Steve is taking some online courses to learn about "The Science of Happiness."
I came across this article the "5 Ways to Manage the Emotional Distress of Cancer"
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_ways_to_manage_the_emotional_distress_of_cancer
We are all different and have different ways of dealing with things, but I felt this could help inspire or shed some light for someone. It seems we have all been afflicted by cancer in one way of another and IT SUCKS!
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This inspirational story comes from true experience. We are so proud of Nathan's courage to tell his story and try to inspire others!
We are connected through a blended family. His mom and my step-grandma are sisters! I never would have guessed this is something he has struggled with!
Nathan shares his story of depression, struggles, and contemplated suicide. As we mention in the episode, below are some links to find help if you are struggling or even to learn how to help a friend or family member you feel could be struggling!
US Dept. of Veteran Affairs - https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/
The Suicide Prevention for Veterans - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans/
South Dakota Suicide Prevention - https://sdsuicideprevention.org/
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Thank you again to Nathan AND thank you to everyone for your support!
Don't forget if you or someone you know is struggling we will help you find therapy, rehab and even help you get started if you can't afford it!
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Hello! Welcome to episode 72 where we discuss some techniques for staying or becoming "grounded" both in the mental mindful way and in the hippiesque way of actually planting your feet on the ground and letting the sun and the earth heal that mind of yours!!!
Check out the article from positive psychology.com: https://positivepsychology.com/grounding-techniques/#:~:text=Soothing%20grounding%20techniques%20describe%20methods,a%20positive%20statement%20to%20yourself.
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Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing women!!
We decided we should do a sort of Mother's day special episode. We found a couple great articles and we'll post the links below!
"How Mom's can cultivate Positive Emotions" by Maryam Abdullah - From the Great Good Science Center - https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_moms_can_cultivate_positive_emotions
"How positive psychology can help working Mom's"
https://www.workingmomsbalance.com/what-is-positive-psychology/
Check out he section on PERMA - great concept!
Also, let us know if you did the "mommy thing" and what you choose?! 😁😉🤣😂
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Well holy smokes! We made it to 70 😁That's so awesome!!
Thank you all for coming along with us and showing us support! With the month of May being all about mental health awareness. We went right back to the source at www.nami.org the website for the National Alliance on Mental Illness!
There is SO much information on this website AND ways to find yourself help!!! Please! Consider this today! OR learn more on how to help others!
800-950-6264 - NAMI hotline
800-273-8255 - Suicide Prevention Hotline
OR - TEXT - HELP to number 741741
Thank you all again for your support!
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Hello friends. It's a Kat and Steve episode again! It seems like we haven't done one in some time. Well what better episode than something that is relevant. So we have our first Emcee event coming up for a "fancy" dinner. So of course we are a bit nervous, which made me want to find out the science and psychology behind it all. Then guess what?! We can overcome it!
I found a great article to help here: https://speakingaboutpresenting.com/nervousness/fear-of-public-speaking-causes/
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In episode 68 meet Joe Scarpellino aka Smokin Joe. He's a musician with the likes of Dead Larry, Ironstar, Space Monkey Mafia, part of Galactic Get Down Music Festival, on crowdcast as Parallax TV, and owner/founder of Get Down Enterprises and resides in Minneapolis, MN!
He had an amazing post on his personal page about mental health and destigmatizing it. Especially with men, which is one of my main missions. So I just had to reach out and ask him to be on our show! He's also a recovery alcoholic, sober now for 3 1/2 years. We really appreciated what he had to say about that! Listen for the phrase "lost time".
These are the kind of episodes that really engage my brain and get me thinking of past, present, and future. Thanks Joe!
Check out everything about him at www.smokinjoeonline.com From there you can find all his great stuff! Be sure to check out the sweet Facebook he started "Livestream Cover Challenge"! It's totally blown up! He's on the YouTube too!
Thanks for all your support folks! If you find a minute please go to our Facebook PAGE and leave us a review! Also, wherever you stream our podcast please leave a review and subscribe to us!
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For me, this is personally a huge honor! I have followed Zane Lamprey since my VERY early retail days selling some of the first HD TV's in Watertown, SD! 😲
There was very limited HD channels back then and I came across the show "Three Sheets"! I just connected with this guy and thought he was funny and it was a very entertaining!
Kathryn and I have followed him ever since!
Zane has had the enviable job of hosting Three Sheets, Drinking Made Easy, Chug and Four Sheets, where he traveled the globe, learning about different cultures by sampling libations with the locals.
Zane is the CEO and founder of Adv3nture, a clothing brand which produces premium travel apparel. The “3” in Adv3nture represents the three trees that the company plants with every product sold.
Zane is headlining his third stand up comedy tour beginning in June of 2021.
Zane and his wife Mel also foster many cats and dogs too! So you can jump on their Instagram and help donate if you'd like as well!
He is very upbeat, has a very positive mindset and gives some great advice to help deal with rejection and adversity!
A huge thank you to Zane for taking time to speak with us! 🙌
Visit www.zanelamprey.com to learn more, find all his social media to follow, and to find the Adv3nture shop!
Thank you for listening! 🙏
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In episode 66 we speak with Amber Siderewicz with the Watertown, South Dakota Beacon Center.
The Beacon Center is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1977 that provides services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Beacon Center Services
24 HOUR CRISIS LINE for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
TRAINED ADVOCATES to provide information, support. and referral
o COURT ADVOCACY—assistance with protection orders and accompaniment to legal hearings
o MEDICAL ADVOCACY--accompany sexual assault victims during medical exam
SHELTER for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing for victims that are fleeing a dangerous situation and need a safe place to live
COUNSELING SERVICES
o CRISIS COUNSELING - adult individual and group counseling; including rape crisis services
o PERSONAL COUNSELING - specializing in working with victims of trauma, domestic violence and sexual assault
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This week we talk with Sara Bradford!
She is the host of the podcast The SJ Childs Show and has written 7 books that are helping bring awareness and normalcy to children about physical differences, anxiety, dyslexia, autism, and downs syndrome.
She talks with us about dealing with this in her own family. We learned some great ways to stay positive and found some great perspectives as well. It really inspired us to continue to "be apart of the change"! You'll see.... 😉
Enjoy the episode and check her our for yourself! 👇👇
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In episode 64 we discuss something Steve recently learned through some classes he is taking from the Greater Good Science Center in Berkley! In the hopes of bringing continued great content backed by science and psychology!
Anyway, this was a great practice on their website to "Making an Effective Apology"
Here's the link to try it yourself! https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/making_an_effective_apology#tab-why
It's short and sweet and we hope you enjoy it!
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In this week's fancy episode we talk with Patti Patrone Miller who is the Executive Producer, Co-Owner, Creater/Developer of Thumbs Up a upcoming book and animated series. An animated series for television about a boy with Autism and his dog with opposable thumbs!
THUMBS UP! is an animated series created by Andrew and Patti Miller for television not only for children, but families with voice actors, Susan Ruttan, Jimmy Hanks, David Sobolov, Debi Derry Berry, Daniel Ross, Paulette McWilliams, Robert Catrini, Scott Kyle, Carey Means, Max Albert Vivino, Bill Beck and Tony Todd. They amazing team of Exodo Animation Studios is responsible for the shows animation.
It's got some great names in the entertainment industry attached to it! We can't wait to see this continue to develop and are so proud of Patti and Andrew for helping bring light to subjects like this! The more awareness and education we get. The more the world will understand!
Check out more here! https://www.facebook.com/elliotandjosephthumbsup?view_public_for=241545493455589
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In episode 62 Kat and Steve discuss another great article that gave me some feels!
"After all this time, Don't you deserve to feel happy?
By, Dr. Christine Bradstreet
Click here to read it: https://medium.com/change-your-mind/after-all-this-time-dont-you-deserve-to-feel-happy-1bde173afb59
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Meet our new friend Andy Shepherd!
He is a certified coach through Tony Robbins with a focus on relationships!
We have a very enlightening conversation and I feel it helps inspire some need for therapy, yet alone a sense of life coaching!
There are so many things we have the power to change in our lives!
Sit back, listen and learn!
Find Andy on the internet!
www.shepherdcoaching.com
Facebook @ Shepherd Coaching https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdCoaching
Plus follow him on Instagram and Twitter!
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In episode 60 we interview our new friend Dacota Muckey!
I originally saw him running around at Harmony Park during the Shang ri La and Project Earth music festivals!
He was running around with his shirt off jamming at campfires! Fast forward a few years later and I snagged him for an interview!
I am quite excited!
Here's a bit of his bio:
Dacota Muckey is a singer/songwriter/jam-band-frontman from Indianapolis, Indiana. He began playing and writing music at about 12 years old. Equipped with an acoustic guitar and a passion to live a life on stage, he immediately joined a local band and hasn’t stopped performing since. Some of his influences range from old school legends such as Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix to newer artists such as Trevor Hall, Alt-J, and Dermot Kennedy.
Through dealing with childhood trauma and molestation, coming to grips with his sexuality, and battling drug addiction that resulted in multiple life threatening seizures, Dacota discovered his gift for music as a coping mechanism along his troubled path. Refusing to claim victimhood, he journeyed inward to reflect, heal, and openly share his story so others who’ve traveled similar paths don’t feel so alone.
From songs like “This Is the Music That Heals Your Soul” to “Life Is Incredible”, you can hear how Dacota has turned his darkness into brightly shining insight through his soulful musical expression. The new project, set to be released in late 2020, helps listeners explore the darker side of life and fully embrace the spectrum of human experience. His vocals are dynamic with a bit of rasp, inspiring one music critic to declare, “when Dacota Muckey sings you can hear a bit of pain being released.” This accounts for the way his voice grips those who hear it, plunging them into the depth of self that gave rise to who Dacota is today.
With a natural propensity for writing, guitar playing, looping, and singing, Dacota combines his talents with keys, sax, drums, and bass to breath life and vitality into the music. This is why he aligned himself with four talented musicians to create “Dacota Muckey and The Trip”. The brotherhood seen on stage is one of the reasons why the band has steadily created buzz in wide circles of music lovers from all walks of life. Consistently referred to as an “up and coming act with no sign of slowing,” Dacota Muckey & The Trip rise to new heights and gain new fans with every show they play.
Since 2016 the band has released multiple projects including Gypsy, This Is the Music That Heals Your Soul, and Problems in a Song Parts 1 and 2. Throughout their burgeoning career they’ve shared the stage with Grammy Award Winner Blues Traveler, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Laith Al Saadi of NBC’s The Voice, Matisyahu, Wookiefoot, and many others. They’ve played music festivals across the US including Bonnaroo, Shang Ri La, Werk Out, Thrive Fest Hawaii, and more.
With the recent purchase of an RV and a fire underneath him, Dacota has assembled a team of music industry professionals to help guide the band further than ever before. As the live music industry reopens and musicians hit the stage once again, you can expect to see “Dacota Muckey & The Trip” in your city soon.
FIND EVERYTHING DAKOTA MUCKEY RELATED @ www.dacotamuckey.com
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Episode 59 - That's a whoa nelly in itself! 😍😁😂🤣
This week we discuss Different way to slow down life!
We found an article from https://positivepsychology.org.ng/essential-rules-for-slowing-down-and-enjoying-life-more that is quite helpful!
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This week we discuss the 5 Love Languages from Gary Chapman's book!
We have talked about it in other episodes, but wanted to go more in depth.
Here are the websites we references:
https://www.5lovelanguages.com/
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/the-5-love-languages-explained
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In episode 57 it's a good ole Kat and Steve episode!
This week we discuss "high functioning anxiety"!
We reference a great article I found online @ https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-high-functioning-anxiety-4140198
There is much more for us to learn and together we can keep growing!!
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In episode 56 we talk with our new friend Richard Burgin!
He's making his film debut as a director. The movie is Fang: The Movie and should be coming our way very soon!!
We are quite excited to see what he has done!
On top of everything Richard has High Functioning Asperger syndrome.
He discusses having to observe people being "normal" in order to act more "normal" and not alienate people!
Wow! What an inspirational story this turned out to be!
We can overcome anything!
We can hit any goal we put our minds too!!
It's all about the drive and mindset!
YOU CAN DO IT!!
A HUGE Thanks to Richard for doing this episode with us!
🔥 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fangmovie
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In this solo Steve episode, it turns out to be a pretty powerful episode for me.
We talk with Face It Together out of Sioux Falls, SD who specializes in helping with addiction.
They help those impacted by addiction, including loved ones, get well and stay well through peer coaching and other support.
You have to listen and then go check them out yourself! You NEED to make that first step if you are dealing with addiction!
YOU CAN DO IT!!
Here's how to find them!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wefaceittogether
Website: https://www.wefaceittogether.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faceittogether/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/face-it-together/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wefaceit2gether
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKI-4Ker7SINISHv_Vw9jgA
So check these guys out! They are helping save the world!
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We hit 2021 with gusto and are advising it's necessary for you to TAKE ACTION!!
What is all that advice, those self help books you read, those articles you read, those posts you shared and like....IF YOU DON'T PUT IT INTO ACTION!!
We have a nice complimentary video I found of a Tony Robbins:
https://youtu.be/_ybDjjOaGHE
I also found a great article that really helps explain what we are talking about.
https://addicted2success.com/life/10-actions-you-can-take-that-will-dramatically-change-your-life/
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We talk with a fellow South Dakotan in this fancy episode.
John Small hails from Sioux Falls and rocks in the radio broadcasting biz!
What a dude! This turned out to be a great episode. With plenty of tidbits to get you inspired, motivated, and to stay positive!
John is into many things and over it all maintains FAITH will get him where he needs to be!
Check out this dude bio! 😲😲
John is a husband, father, brother and son. He's an uncle and cousin and son-in-law too... but in addition to all of these things John is also a community volunteer and entrepreneur. John has served as the President of the Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, on the board for the American Lung Association, a volunteer for the Brandon Edge (a group that puts on many local events for children in his community), on the board for Health Connect of South Dakota, Giving Hope and Parkinson's Foundation of South Dakota. John is also a volunteer at DOZENS of other local events. John is also an entrepreneur and has started NUMEROUS small businesses.
He's been blessed with the "gift of gab" as his loving mother puts it. John has never been afraid to speak in public. This has been a big help in his chosen path in life. John has been able to be Master of Ceremonies (M.C. or Emcee) or a guest speaker at numerous events including the Project Management Symposium (2 times), Brandon Valley Chamber Annual Dinner (5 times), Auction Amore MC (4 times), Pierre Chamber of Commerce and KCCR Event, Powell Broadcasting in Sioux City event (3 times), Riverfront Broadcasting in Yankton (2 times), Riverfront Broadcasting in Mitchell (3 times), Plumbers Success International Expos in Orlando, LA, Dallas.... Roofers Success International Expos in Dallas, St Louis.... Electricians Success International Expos in St Louis, Orlando and the Airtime 500 Expos in St. Louis, Dallas, Orlando.
As a voice actor in commercials, John Small's voice has been heard on XM & Sirius Radio and National Talk Radio Shows from Talk Radio Network, plus he's been the voice for Small Business clients on LOCAL Radio Stations in 49 states and several other countries... he was even ACCIDENTALLY The voice of Chippendales for a few years. (They sent John a request, thinking it was a joke, John replied with a ridiculous reply and the Chippendales loved it. When they offered him the job, John didn't have the heart to say no)
In addition to all of this fun stuff, John and his wife Heidi host a daily radio show "The John & Heidi Show" which started on Sunny Radio in Sioux Falls in 2010 and was then put into syndication in 2015. The show can be heard on almost 200 radio stations around the US and a few other countries through syndication. The show is on six days a week also available as a PODCAST! (JohnAndHeidiShow.com)
RECOGNITION & AWARDS WON
National Writing Contest "Sows Ear Award Winner" 1st, 2nd and 2nd (only person to place in all three categories)
Voicey Award "Runner Up" from Voices.com
SDAF Addy Award Winner for Sapphire Salon Radio Campaign
Champion Of The Year 2013 - SCORE
Member Of The Year 2012 - Brandon Valley Chamber of Commerce
Karaoke Contest Winner in 2006 in Sioux Falls, SD (Singing an Elvis song)
Comedy Open Mic 1st place winner at Nitwits Comedy. (another time 2nd place)
CONTACT JOHN SMALL
FOLLOW Big John Small on facebook @BigJohnSmall
FOLLOW John & Heidi Show on facebook @JohnAndHeidiShow
John Small (605)728-3170 or fill out the contact form below
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In episode 52 we talk with our new friend Jeff Dowskin who has been in the comedy biz for over 18 years!
Can you imagine how difficult it can be to stay positive and deal with all the rejection that comes along with that kind of industry.
He has overcome a lot and give some truly inspirational vibes!
Check out this BIO 😲😲
WINNER TOP 25 INDIE PODCASTS 2020 from Indie Pods United!
The funniest pop culture podcast around today! Hosted by comedian, entrepreneur and social media guru Jeff Dwoskin.
Jeff is passionate about comedy, trending topics, pop culture and all things social media. Jeff fuses all of these elements together to bring you an ear pleasing show with amazing guests from the worlds of comedy, acting and social media!
Guests of the show have included Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling (Howard Stern), Bruce Vilanch (Hollywood Squares), Craig Shoemaker (famous comedian), Anthony Carbone (Floor is Lava), Hulu’s Dave Merheje (Ramy), Dan Zehr (Coffee w/Kenobi), and Larry Hankin (Friends).
Subscribe to The Jeff Dwoskin Show
Who is Jeff exactly?
Jeff, is an award winning Comedian. He was the prestigious winner of the Dick Purtan Comedy Showcase and has appeared in numerous festivals. Jeff takes on a variety of topics and uses his own personal blend of sarcasm and unique insights and delivery to entertain his audience. Jeff is sure to become one of your favorite comedians and podcast hosts ever!
Jeff has done some cool stuff:
Featured on Laughs TV (Fox Broadcasting)
Finalist in the Laugh Detroit Comedy Festival (Detroit, MI)
Finalist in the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival (Atlanta, GA)
Featured in the Detroit International Comedy Festival Feature Movie
Featured in the 2nd Annual Detroit International Comedy Festival
Featured as Best of Festival – Detroit International Comedy Festival
New Faces Showcase – Detroit International Comedy Festival
Winner – WOMC Dick Purtan Comedy Stand Up Showdown
Winner – Canadian Mist Comedy Competition
Winner – Cool Jerks Comedy Contest
Finalist Michigan Comedy Survivor Contest
Finalist in South Haven Lite House Comedy Contest
Winner – Joey’s Comedy Club Comedy Contest
Jeff has worked with some really great comedians:
Jeff has had the opportunity to work some great comedians including Tim Allen, Kathleen Madigan, Maria Bamford, Kevin Pollack, George Wallace, Bobby Collins, Lisa Lampenelli, Bil Dwyer, Ralph Harris, Heywood Banks, Robert Kelly, Gilbert Gottfried, Patrice O’Neal, Jeffrey Ross, Dave Coulier, Jackie “the jokeman” Martling, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood.
Social media:
Jeff is also an avid tweeter. His tweets have been featured literally everywhere (literally). Jeff is verified on Twitter with 44k followers. Jeff’s Hashtag Roundup app is responsible for many of the more fun hashtags that trend on Twitter. Jeff also lead the social media efforts/consumer engagement for a billion dollar pizza company.
Huffington Post:
Jeff was a blogger for the Huffington Post. Check out some of his articles here.
Follow the show on social media…
Website: thejeffdwoskinshow.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/jeffdwoskinshow
Jeff’s personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigmacher
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We are rocking Positively Midwest Jurrens family style!
We talk a bit about gratitude and our favorite Christmas movies!
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NIFTY 50!! 😜😂🤣
We hit our 50th episode with gusto! We interview our first actress in a film! Like WHOA!! 👍👌😎
We hook up with Liz Priestley whom is making her film debut in a soon to be released Netflix film Concrete Cowboys! What a great interview! She is so multi-talented it's insane! She's even toured Europe singing! She comes from a big ole family in Philly! Has a daughter and balances an acting career! Such a great story!
Check out the BIO:
Liz Priestley recently made her film debut as Idris Elba's wife Amahle in "Concrete Cowboys". An accomplished stage performer, she has appeared in over twenty-five theatre productions in Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C. as an actor, vocalist, violinist, pianist and dancer. She was last seen as Panzi Lew McVain in "Long Time Since Yesterday" with Company of Queens Acting Company in Philadelphia. Liz has performed as both a musician and solo opera performer with Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra, Philadelphia Sinfonia II and with the Academy of Music. Liz is a classical opera vocalist, violinist, pianist, dancer and writer and has been recognized by the Ithaca College Musical Theatre and Opera programs, George Washington University, Glimmerglass Opera, and The Settlement Music School in Philadelphia, where she won the Mario Lanza award. Liz studied at Ithaca College, graduating from their distinguished musical theatre program with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts.
- IMDb Mini Biography By: liz priestley
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These episodes just keep getting better and better folks!
This week we talk with Ricci Milan an amazing multi-talented performer that currently resides in the Twin Cities, Minnesota!
He is currently launching a great holiday virtual theatrical program called "Who Brought The Humbug" check it out on www.rhythmstreetmovement.com
We are all over the board on this episode and in a great way, it couldn't have gone better!
We find the inspiration and met another amazing human being!
A special shoutout to our friend Kat Perkins for hooking us up! Thank you!
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In episode 48, we honestly just say thank you! It's a short quick thank you from us and a sort of lesson on gratitude.
We also plug some future guests and some possible upcoming plans!
Thank you so much guys!
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Just wow! All I can say is WOW about this episode!
In episode 47 we talk with Shane Balkowitsch a world renown wet plate photographer. His book Northern Plains Native Americans - A Modern Wet Plate Perspective is absolutely amazing!
I honestly cannot verbally do justice to this episode! The kind of passion and lessons learned! How it can correlate with personal development and staying positive is uncanny! You just HAVE to listen!!
This episode was meant to be and it really breaks down some barriers in a unique way! We can't wait to hear what your thoughts are on this one! 👍🙏🙌📷
Check out his websites & find him on social media! The best way is to just search him out. There is such good content out there. I will also post the link to his Amazon Prime documentary. Such an amazing dude!!
www.balkowitsch.com
www.nostalgicglasswetplatestudio.zenfolio.com
www.sharoncol.balkowitsch.com/wetplate.htm
www.en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Balkowitsch
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In episode 46 we talk with Kat Daniels in our FIRST ever cross podcast episode!!
Kat is with The Teachable Soul Podcast and believes that failures should be thought of as teachable moments instead of the negative feelings that come with failure!
She discusses RTT therapy: RTT stands for Rapid Transformational Therapy™. It is developed by world-renowned therapist, Marisa Peer. RTT is a hybrid therapy, that embraces many positive aspects of hypnosis, hypnotherapy, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It does not stem from just one methodology.
Her and her husband whom is in the military have a Neurodiverse relationship. Which deals with adult autism. Her positivity and "stubborn" behavior 😉😊 helped her stick by her husband and figure out how to continue growing together. A very inspirational story!
Kat is on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Twitter and can be found at "The Teachable Soul"
Online @ www.theteachablesoul.com
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As we continue to grow, we hope you grow with us!
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Holy Smokes! Episode 45!
This week we talk about practicing being part of the solution and not the problem!
No matter the context this is a practice we all need to practice!
Make it a habit!
Teach out kids!
Be the change!
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In episode 44 we bump it up a notch! We discuss more the terrible ways people argue or lash out at each other online! We read an article from Psychology today from Leon Seltzer called: "How, and How not, to stand up for yourself!"
All too often we just rudely argue with each other, regardless if we are right or not. It's not that you can't argue, it's more about HOW you do it!
We discuss positive healthy ways to accomplish this! Check it out! Share it!
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In this very serious episode # 43 we discuss suicide prevention awareness. It is a subject not unlike cancer people have dealt with personally or know someone in their circle.
We have talked about it on other episodes in different contexts as well.
We felt it deserved it's own episode with information we found online at
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Also check out www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Their hotline is 800-273-8255
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In episode 42 we talk with Kari Johnston the CEO of The Human Service Agency in Watertown, SD.
She brought us the subject "Toxic Positivity" HOLY SMOKES is this a thought evoking subject!
We explore how it's ok to not always be positive, how to validate, and support someone's feelings!
We discuss mental health and suicide awareness. Plus, how you can find some help!
One of those being suicide prevention dial 211 or visit www.211.org
**Check out The Human Service Agency online at www.humanserviceagency.org
Give them a shot at 605-886-0123
It was great to find out they have income based assistance as well!
There is always a way to find help! Whether it be addiction, mental health, suicide, or even financial help! Someone cares enough to help you!
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Holy moly it's episode 41!!
We discuss 10 Surprising Facts of Rejection and some great positive ways to overcome! From being kids to adults we all have so many different contexts of rejection to deal with.
It's how we find gratitude and rise above that makes the difference!
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In this fancy #40 episode we talk with Ryan Keel owner-operator of College Smart. Generally he specializes in helping you as a parent and as a student to properly plan for college. Not just monetarily either, which we get into and it's quite interesting!
We did have a little technical difficulty, but hey we are raw and organic!
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Not to mention our kids are full of stress and I don't think we realize how much it is. I discuss a survey of 1,018 teenagers ages 13 - 17 by Harris Interactive on behalf of the American Psychology Association in August 3rd - 31st, 2013. These numbers have increased since then of course. So let's keep that in mind and learn how to have positive conversations with our kiddos!
I might say this a lot, but this turned out to be a great episode!
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In episode 39 we have just recently watched the documentary The Social Dilemma. We throw our own Positively Midwest discussion at it. Whether it's factual or not, it sure is a good discussion to have.
We discuss parenting with social media.
We discuss mindsets.
You are what you consume!
The positive attributes to social media and how to continue to be the change even in the technology world!
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This is the story of Lane Logan. He lost his battle with PTSD in April of 2015. He is more than just a statistic and his family is seeing that he is honored. They have started the Lane Logan Memorial to help Veterans suffering from PTSD to receive a service dog. This dog is specially trained to care for Vets suffering from many different symptoms of PTSD.
What an amazing way to keep the legacy alive of Lane Logan.
His sister Heather Wipf tells us Lane's story and how they help other Vets!
We cannot thank her and this organization for what they do. Also, for sharing Lane's story with us.
We hope to inspire others through this story and show people what you leave behind. That there is help available and people who are dedicated to helping you overcome!
They have decided to take their grief and help others.
Every June is PTSD awareness month and on the 1st Saturday of June they host a bike run to help raise funds!
Please check out their site at www.laneloganmemorial.com and follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Lane-Logan-Memorial-145532599198464/?ref=page_internal
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All my life and most recently as well I have been dealing with being my own worst enemy and perhaps putting unneeded worry or pressure on my self.
So after talking through it in therapy and reading a good article about it. https://livepurposefullynow.com/can-stop-worst-enemy/
We also played from Youtube "Kid President - 20 things everyone should say" on Soul Pancakes page. https://youtu.be/m5yCOSHeYn4
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In episode 36 Kat and Steve interview an old friend of Steve's, Missy Sinner. She is currently the Executive Director of The Goss Opera House in Watertown, SD! I have known her for a long time, but we haven't stayed close. I really wanted to find out how someone can stay so positive with all the pressure she must have been under! Plus, I am just consumed with how cool The Goss Opera House is! Years ago I would go there for live music and it just sucked me in!
Now I can say for the rest of my life that I recorded an episode ON the stage of The Goss Opera House!!
Check out The Goss Opera House @ http://www.thegossoperahouse.com/
We also get some advice on how to stay positive and embrace your life!
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In Episode 35 Kat and Steve discuss tips on how to keep your kids positive while going back to school! Especially in the year of the COVID! I mean.. what's next! Anyway, we share some stories, have some laughs, and do OUR thing!
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In this episode we speak with Cammie Mengwasser with the East Central Court Appointed Special Advocates! They help speak on behalf of the children that have been misplaced from their homes for whatever reason. Their mission is important to help this child understand there are people there to help you and that care!
Please check help spread the word!
Check out their website and Facebook page link below! There are also tons of other local locations for you to find in your own area!
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=east%20central%20court%20appointed%20special%20advocates
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In this episode you did another Facebook live while recording so you hear us try to interview our first guest together while all that is going on! HAHA!!
Well we figured it out and got with Cody Dozark who is a Certified Mattress Consultant at Mattress Firm in Sioux Falls, SD.
We discuss an article from very well health.com by Mark Stibich about benefits of a good night's sleep.
Then Cody tells us about how a good mattress or adjustable base investment can change our lives! I mean we are in bed for 1/3 of our lives!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?
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In episode 32 we discuss an article from Digital Society written by Niki Geladi - It discusses how technology is affecting the quality of human face to face interaction.
I think this rings true in so many different situations. There are certainly many positives to technology too. So we of course discuss those!
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IN EPISODE 31 WE FURTHER DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF THERAPY AND HELP DEBUNK SOME STIGMA BEHIND IT. I HAVE FOUND SOME GOOD ARTICLES WE READ THROUGH TO HELP US BETTER UNDERSTAND! WE ALSO FACEBOOK LIVE STREAMED THIS EPISODE, SO BE PREPARED FOR MORE GOOFY STUFF! LOL!! WE ARE CERTAINLY RAW AND ORGANIC! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU! JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP, LIKE OUR PAGE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ALL WITH THE SAME NAME: "POSTIVELY MIDWEST PODCAST" ONLINE AT WWW.POSITIVELYMIDWEST.COM -STAY POSITIVE!
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Hey guys!! So this is our 30th episode and our first time trying out a Facebook live at the same time! SO SO SORRY in the beginning I didn't notice the audio was so bad through the mic.... later in the episode I found that the mic was turned all the way up through Audacity! UGH Sorry!! Thank you all who participated and thank you listening and supporting us!! Join our group! Positively Midwest Podcast On the web - www.positivelymidwest.com Thank you! -Stay Positive!
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IN THIS EPISODE # 29 WE FLIPPED OUT ANOTHER KAT & STEVE EPISODE. I HAD A GREAT WEEKEND TAKING A BOAT OUT AND IT GAVE ME SOME GREAT POSITIVE MEMORIES WHEN I WAS A KID IN A BOAT WITH MY GRANDPA. I FOUND A GREAT ARTICLE ON WWW.HEYSIGMUND.COM CALLED "HOW TO FEEL HAPPIER - ACCORDING TO SCIENCE. USING POSITIVE MEMORIES TO INCREASE POSITIVE MINDSET"! SO, WE DO "OUR THING" WHILE WE READ THE ARTICLE AND WELL TRY TO KEEP IT POSITIVE YO!
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Howdy folks! Episode 28 here we come! This episode Kat asked our kids some unique questions and we got some cute answers but when you break it down they were pretty smart!
I also go through an article about communicating with your partner properly. Communication is hard and it doesn't always get easier! You have to keep pushing, learning, and growing!
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WHEW DOGGIE!! WHAT A GOOD EPISODE! NUMBER 27 WITH MEGAN WIGHT!! THIS IS ALSO KAT AND I'S FIRST DUAL INTERVIEW! I'M SURE WE NAILED IT! LOL!! WE TALK ABOUT ANXIETY, POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION, DEPRESSION IN GENERAL, STAYING MOTIVATE, AND DARN RIGHT STAYING POSITIVE! THIS IS WILL BE A GREAT EPISODE!
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WELL WELL... WELCOME TO EPISODE 26 ALREADY! HOLY SMOKES!
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS IF YOU RELATIONSHIP WITH A PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX IS UNHEALTHY OR THREATENING TO YOUR CURRENT SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER.
WE READ A COUPLE ARTICLES AND DISCUSS THEM AS THEY RELATE TO THIS INTERESTING SUBJECT! FUNNY STUFF HAPPENS, WE ARE GOOFBALLS, AND WE ALSO HOPE TO HELP.
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IN THIS #25 EPISODE WE TALK WITH MY FRIEND JON KLOCKMAN! WHAT A GEM FOR DOING THIS! HE IS THE YOUNGEST OF 6, 5 OLDER SISTERS ON TOP OF THAT! HE WAS IN THE US NAVY, HAD A PRETTY TOUGH DIVORCE, BUT TELLS US HOW TO HELP STAY POSITIVE! THROUGH FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FAITH HE HAS MADE IT THROUGH. DON'T FORGET ABOUT HIS SUPER DUPER WIFE MARY! SHE'S QUITE THE GEM AS WELL! WE ALSO CHAT A LITTLE ABOUT STAYING POSITIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND "KEYBOARD WARRIORS"!
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In this quaint little episode we discuss how to keep dating your spouse. "Dating is what brought you together, dating is what will keep you together"! Kat also talks about how to stay positive even when your spouse is not! Very Important!
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THIS IS QUITE AN EPISODE! WE INTERVIEW HANK ROSO FROM THE MIDWEST BIBLE CAMP IN WATERTOWN, SD. HE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN WATERTOWN, SD. WHICH INVOLVES QUITE A STORY. HIS MOTHER HAD THE INTELLECT OF A 4TH GRADER, HE DIDN'T SAY I LOVE YOU TO HIS PARENTS UNTIL HIS MID 20'S AND AT ONE POINT WAS USING "SPEED". THROUGH ALL THIS HE HAS HAD A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP TO GOD. HE EXPLAINS HOW OFTEN GOD HAD ENTERED HIS LIFE AT DIFFERENT MOMENTS TO PROPEL HIM IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THERE IS SOME STORIES FROM BRADLEY, IL WHERE HE WAS A POLICE CHAPLIN AND DEALT WITH PTSD OVER A 12 YEAR PERIOD.
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IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS "HOW TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN YOUR WORK, LIFE, AND COMMUNITY"! THERE IS A GREAT MOTIVATIONAL YOUTUBE SPEECH WE PLAY THROUGH AND A GREAT ARTICLE WE DISCUSS. KAT HAS SOME GREAT TIPS AS WELL!! LISTEN! ENJOY! HELP SPREAD THE LOVE! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! WWW.POSITIVELYMIDWEST.COM -STAY POSITIVE!
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IN THIS FANCY EPISODE WE DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF PATIENCE! WE WE ARE TRYING TO PRACTICE SELF GROWTH IT IS HARD TO STAY POSITIVE! ESPECIALLY IN THIS DAY IN AGE WHERE WE EXPECT FAST RESULTS! INSTANT GRATIFICATION! UFFDA! PUMP YOUR BRAKES! LET'S DISCUSS SELF REFLECTING AND HAVING PATIENCE! MAYBE WE'LL LAUGH A LITTLE TOO! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU! JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP - https://www.facebook.com/groups/positivelymidwest FOLLOW OUR PAGE -https://www.facebook.com/Positively-Midwest-115960373282728 FIND US ON THE WEB @ www.positivelymidwest.com PLEASE LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, AND SCREENSHOT TO SHARE ON ALL YOUR SNAPS AND STORIES! THANK YOU! -STAY POSITIVE!
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IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK WITH OUR GOOD FRIEND JARED RICHARDS! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS! HE TALKS ABOUT GROWING UP IN SISSETON, SD. THE CULTURE SHOCK OF GOING INTO THE MILITARY AND BEING DELOYED TO BOSNIA. WE DISCUSS GOING THROUGH A PSYCHOTIC BREAK AND FINDING HELP. JUST HOW HELPFUL THE VA HOSPITAL WAS FOR HIM. WE DISCUSS THERAPY AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION TO HELP COPE. MOST OF ALL HE WANTED TO REMIND US THAT "SOMEONE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU" DON'T TRY TO HOLD IT ALL IN! SOUND FAMILAR? WE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT NOT SURPRESSING OUR FEELINGS AND LEARNING TO KEEP GROWING! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! PLEASE SHARE, SCREENSHOT, LIKE, COMMENT, AND TELL ALL YOUR COOL FRIENDS! www.positivelymidwest.com JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP - "POSITIVELY MIDWEST PODCAST" -STAY POSITIVE!
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Every week I am amazed when I see what number of episode we are on! Just wait till we hit 100, then 200, then 1,000! LOL!! Well in this episode we get pretty personal.. we hit on some very in depth stories from my childhood. It deals with some neglect, and how that can carry on in your adulthood. How you can recognize those traits through self reflection and move forward. Learn to love, and be a great partner. To be a better friend! We play audio from a great You Tube video I found (details in the episode) and relate it to my life. With the help of the love of my life we break it down and try to inspire!
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In this super neat episode we talk with Ali Tonsfeldt! I met her through work at our radio station and she is a ball of energy and positivity! She's a history buff and is a plethora of knowledge! I just knew I had to interview her. She talks about being a former EMT, the Director of The Nebraska Firefighter Museum and Education Center, and now works for the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks at the Fort Sisseton Historic State Park! She tells some heart wrenching and heart filling stories! Most important of all, how to stay positive! Which brings me to her ending quote! "A Grateful Heart is a Happy Heart"! A big ole THANK YOU to Ali for doing this with us! It was a blast and she knows how to tell a story! We hope you enjoy! if you do, send us some feedback, screenshot and share it on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook....SHARE SHARE SHARE!
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Hey oh! In this week's episode we talk about not setting expectations TOO high! It leaves us open for depression and disappointment. We found some great articles we both tackle to help guide us to be better versions of ourselves. We must pay gratitude to ourselves and find the positive! Leave us a comment, like it, share it, and screenshot it to throw on the "gram" or snapchat! Thank you for your support! www.positivelymidwest.com
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On this lovely lil episode we interview Brandon Souba! I met this fine lad some moons back during a referral group meeting and he was just a ball of energy! So I wanted to really stick with this attitude and years later I can put it to good use! :) We talk marriage, kids, teaching kids during covid, a bit of covid, self reflection, and yes... some CURLING! He's the only dude I know that likes curling and I want to learn more!! LOL!! One of my favorite phrases from him was "Do you have to win?!" There are so many different ways that can apply in our lives! Take a listen, screenshot, like, comment, and share it with the world! Thank you so much for your support! Stay Positive! -SJ www.positivelymidwest.com
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It's another Kat and Steve episode! Number 15!! This episode we give an update on our current COVID activity! How we are staying positive! What we are learning! What "stuff" we are dealing with! We are just people.. people! "Keep you judgy pants in the dryer"! LOL!! Anyway, as always we hope you enjoy! We changed up the intro and outro music from Jon Wayne and The Pain called Babylon United! I think it works splendidly! YAY!!
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Super Duper episode with one of our original supporters! Wayne Hintz reached out to me and said he would love to do an episode! I am touched and humbled! What a stud! In this episode we talk a little about his perception of his own experience with PTSD. Some background on what it took for him to overcome, how he pushed himself to the next level and went back to school as a non-traditional student, and people can find help. We love to wrap it all up with positivity! A quote he laid down in the episode I have always loved: "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."
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Well.. we just had to touch on the world of COVID as everyone is dealing with it. We have been hit hard too. We are actually all in this together! Let's learn how to focus on the positive in crazy times! We got this! Listen to us ramble! www.positivelymidwest.com Join our Facebook Group - "Positively Midwest" - Kat and Steve
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I am pretty stoked for this big ole episode! 🙌😍🤟 This episode podcast will be with the one and only Kat Perkins!! She appeared on season 6 of The Voice and was in the top 5! She's from the Midwest and hails from Scranton, ND and resides currently Minneapolis. In 2014 she partnered with the "Positive Social Media Tour" to visit schools across the US to discuss social media with students and do live performances! She currently plays live shows and also does motivational speaking! Her hit single "Fearless" was a top 5 hit on iTunes rock charts, it also qualified for the first round of the Grammy Awards "Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance" competition. She also covered one of my favorite songs "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac! I am super excited for this episode! Check her out on You Tube, Spotify, and like her Facebook page! www.risingstarfoundation.org - Visit this site..right now!!
This episode is going to ROCK! 🤟🙌😉🎧🎙🎸 We are blessed! Stay positive everyone! www.positivelymidwest.com
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Whoa! Can't believe this is episode 11 already!! So cool!! Anyway, thanks for checking us out. This episode we discuss the COVID-19 virus concerns. We discuss an article of the top ten things you can do to stay positive in these tough times. We discuss the power of forgiveness! This is some powerful stuff folks! There are so many situations in our lives we need to practice self awareness and forgiveness! Our actions are examples of the change we want to see! Please subscribe! Please COMMENT & SHARE! Please screenshot and throw it up on your Instagram or Snapchat! The more we grow the more we can help inspire! Thank you so much for your support! We love you! -SJ www.positivelymidwest.com
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In this episode, episode 10!! We talk with the Jurrens girls! Steve and Kat's daughters jump on to answer some questions I found about a positive mindset! Let's use this example to discuss with our kids how to engage and be positive! Please like, comment, share, and screenshot!! Share it with all your peeps!! www.positivelymidwest.com
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In this Kat and Steve Episode of Positively Midwest Kathryn takes over! She interviews Steve in a sense to give you a background on why he started this. The more insight you have the more you will realize it comes from a place of just wanting to help inspire others. -Please subscribe! Please Comment! Please Share! Take a screenshot & tag us on Facebook and Instagram! Help us help others and GROW! Thank you very much for your support!! Stay Positive! www.positivelymidwest.com
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We speak to our friend Weston Schick from the Minneapolis Area. He is a band member of the local cities band Jon Wayne and the Pain. He also collaborates on a solo project of Jon Wayne's called Johnny Wayne. He tells us a story of growing up in North Dakota, dealing with some family trauma, and addiction. We talk how he stays positive and some good ole advice! I am very thankful to have these people in my life and am especially grateful they share their story with us. Thank you. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!! www.positivelymidwest.com Join our Facebook page!
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In this week's episode we discuss some tips to keep your kids positive if they've gone through anything troubling, really. It was pulled from an article on The TreeHouse Rehab. Also positive reinforcement with your children with some info from drugfree.org. Since I have dealt with some of this as a child I want to help give some avenues to check out. Please subscribe and screenshot! Tag us on facebook or instagram! Thanks for checking us out. On the web at www.positivelymidwest.com -Stay Positive -Steve & Kat
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I am so honored to have had the privilege to interview Melanie Weiss and her husband Paul Frank Weiss. Those that know her story, know that she is sharing this with others to try and help and inspire. I feel we really need to reflect on that. For someone to relive that experience over and over again can be troubling. You may hear some of that in the episode, but there is healing in that process. Especially when you know you are helping others. For those that are not familiar with her story. She had a scarily amazing story with her bout of prescription drug addiction. How she has also turned this experience into a way to help others. This was an emotional episode for me as well. Since I have dealt with alcohol abuse in my life I can see it from the parent and the child's point of view. It's inspirational, raw, and organic. Talk about making the most positive out of a situation! WOW! I hope you enjoy this episode and can feel our passion. A huge Thank you from the bottom of my heart to them both for doing this for us! Paul is quite the inspiration too. He plays a difficult role during this journey.
Props to my wife Kathryn Thyen Jurrens for taking pics of our interview.
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Positively Midwest's 5th episode... a Kat and Steve special. We talk about growing up a bit, raising kids in the Midwest and how to keep them positive.. entertainment is mixed in as well. You know how we do!
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We are dropping our podcast episode with Troy VanDusen! So excited for what he has to say and how he stays positive! He is a retired cop of 24 years. Currently the news director for KXLG 99.1 radio. You don't want to miss this episode! He has stories that lead us down the mindset of grief, PTSD, staying positive, and family life. I am honored to have been given the opportunity to do this interview. Please subscribe so you get notifications. Thank you for listening! Check out our Facebook group page "Positively Midwest" www.positivelymidwest.com
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In this first episode I talk with Brittany Petrik. My wife and I met her in April 2019 and she have become a positive and great influence in our family! I felt like she would be great as one of my first guest. She has went through some trauma in her life and tells us how she has taken control and decided to make it a way to help others! What an inspiration! We are hopeful you can take something from this and find light in the darkness. I can't thank her enough for having the courage to help others. Please enjoy and subscribe for future episodes.
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***WE UPDATED THE INTRO ON THIS JULY 2020! WE HAVE COME A LONG WAY FROM THIS FUN LITTLE FIRST TIME EPISODE! KEEP TRUCKING ALONG AND WE CERTAINLY "COME INTO OUR OWN" AFTER AWHILE LOL!!! WE JUST FOUND LOTS OF PEOPLE CHECKED OUT OUR FIRST EPISODE AND DROPPED OFF AFTER THAT. WE ONLY GET BETTER :) This is the first of many podcasts...I hope. I wanted a forum for people to find the positive in the worst times of their own life. This is an introduction to my wife and I, what my goals are, and a tease of some upcoming guests! I look forward to sharing with you and can't thank you enough for listening!
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