Survive and Thrive 8791

About Survive and Thrive 8791

Do you need help with your mental health? Do you need coping skills for ANXIETY or DEPRESSION? Do you feel alone? What will you get? Help for your anxiety or depression! Our mission is to share stories and conversations that make you cry, laugh, think—stimulating emotions, creating laughter, inspiring the mind. A new episode will be released on Monday and Thursday morning featuring a wide range of guests. The podcast will touch on many subjects such as: grief, loss of a loved one, recovery, professional setback, mental health and illness. Our guests will share how they survived and thrived.

Publisher

Tim Decorah

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

23 Sept 2024

Latest episode

25 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

143 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Season 2 Ep. 44 - Death of My Younger Brother by Leah Linscheid

   On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Leah Linscheid to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios and the Team 212 Training & The AEA Institute Mental Health Desk. Leah joins us to share a powerful story of grief, resilience, and hope—and how one unimaginable phone call changed her life forever. Raised in the small rural community of Highland, Wisconsin, Leah embraced everything her hometown had to offer. As a three-sport athlete, band member, and choir participant, she thrived in a community that valued hard work, connection, and supporting one another through both triumphs and challenges. Those early experiences helped shape the person she would become. After high school, Leah attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, initially planning to pursue a career in law. Along the way, she discovered a passion for journalism and storytelling. That passion led to an internship at WISC-TV3 in Madison and eventually a reporting position at WKBT-TV in La Crosse, where she covered one of the most exciting moments in Wisconsin sports history—the Wisconsin Badgers’ run to the NCAA Final Four. Soon, WISC-TV3 came calling again, this time with an opportunity to return to Madison as a morning news anchor. Professionally, life was falling into place. Then, on October 11, 2019, everything changed. While working at the station, Leah received a phone call from the Iowa County Sheriff’s Department informing her that her younger brother, Levi, had been killed in a single-vehicle accident the night before. Unable to reach her parents, authorities contacted Leah directly. In that moment, she was faced with the heartbreaking task of sharing the devastating news with her family. In the years that followed, Leah navigated grief, healing, and the difficult journey of moving forward while carrying the memory of someone she loved deeply. Today, she honors Levi’s legacy through a scholarship golf outing and by giving her youngest son Levi’s name as a middle name. This is a moving conversation about loss, love, family, and finding purpose after heartbreak. You won’t want to miss this inspiring episode of Survive & Thrive 8791. CAN’T WAIT!!! To reach Leah, message her on her social media platforms: Instagram - @leahlinscheid Facebook - Leah Linscheid LinkedIn - Leah Linscheid

2. 

   22 Jun 2026

   S2 Ep. 43 - Divorce & Running for a Cause by Kelly Griego

   On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Kelly Griego to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios and the Team 212 Training & The AEA Institute Mental Health Desk. Kelly’s story is a powerful example of how life’s most difficult moments can become the foundation for purpose, healing, and service to others. Like hundreds of thousands of men each year, Kelly experienced the emotional challenges of divorce. As his first marriage began to unravel, he sought counseling in hopes of saving the relationship. Despite those efforts, the marriage ultimately ended, leaving him to navigate feelings of loneliness, sadness, and uncertainty about the future. During that difficult season, Kelly discovered an outlet that would change his life—running. What began as a way to clear his mind and process his emotions soon became a source of healing. The miles gave him time to reflect, develop healthier coping strategies, and gain perspective on the challenges he was facing. Through counseling, self-reflection, and a commitment to personal growth, Kelly gradually found acceptance and began moving forward. As he embraced a new chapter in life, Kelly found renewed happiness, eventually remarrying and building a life centered on gratitude and purpose. But his journey didn’t stop there. Inspired by a friend who was raising money to find a cure for a rare disease affecting their child, Kelly combined his passion for running with a desire to help others. What started as a single fundraising effort grew into a mission. Today, he uses endurance events and community engagement to raise awareness and support for numerous causes, including the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA), which funds research and advocacy for those living with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), an extremely rare genetic disorder. Kelly’s story reminds us that adversity can become opportunity, and that healing often begins with a single step forward. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your own challenges into meaningful action, this episode is for you. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation on Survive & Thrive 8791. CAN’T WAIT!!!

3. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy & My Daughter by Shannon Kenitz

   On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Shannon Kenitz to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios and the Team 212 Training & The AEA Institute Mental Health Desk. Shannon joins us to share an extraordinary story of hope, perseverance, and a mother’s unwavering determination to save her daughter’s life. Shannon will also share details about her nonprofit organization's signature fundraising event, Harmonies for Hope, an intimate evening with Grammy Award-winning artist LeAnn Rimes on July 11, 2026, in Madison, Wisconsin. A graduate with a degree in psychology, Shannon has spent much of her professional life helping others. Early in her career, she moved to the Pacific Northwest, earned an AODA certification, and worked as a school counselor, encouraging those she served with a simple but powerful message: “You got this.” Little did she know that those same words would one day become a lifeline for her own family. After welcoming her first daughter, Lily Catherine, Shannon celebrated the birth of her second daughter, Gracie Margaret. Shortly after birth, however, Shannon began noticing episodes in which Gracie would stare blankly into space. Those concerning moments launched a medical journey filled with uncertainty, countless appointments, and consultations with some of the nation’s leading healthcare specialists. Eventually, Gracie was diagnosed with Mitochondrial Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, an extraordinarily rare disease. At the time, she was believed to be one of only five known children in the world with the condition—and the others had not survived past age two. As treatment options dwindled, Shannon was faced with an unimaginable reality. One recommendation was to simply take Gracie home and make her comfortable. Refusing to give up hope, Shannon discovered Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) through a chance connection with a parent support organization. That discovery changed everything. What began as a desperate search for answers ultimately helped transform Gracie’s future. Today, Gracie is celebrating her 27th year of life—far beyond what anyone thought possible. Inspired by that journey, Shannon founded the International Hyperbaric Association, helping families access HBOT, supporting research, and advocating for expanded treatment options for individuals facing neurological and other medical challenges. Her story is a powerful reminder that when hope remains, possibilities remain. You won't want to miss this incredible episode of Survive & Thrive 8791. CAN'T WAIT!!!

Who has been a guest on Survive and Thrive 8791

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• Mark Heller
• Annette Kruschek
• Jim Doyle
• LaVonne O'Malley
• Al Wallace

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

141

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

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Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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