Yogi and The BeachMan

Welcome to our humble podcast, where guests share their stories and passions, showcasing how they help people and alleviate suffering, making the world a better place one insightful conversation at a time. Join us as we dive into a myriad of topics fueled by our passion to make a positive impact.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we bring you fresh episodes packed with entertaining and inspiring stories with proven life hacks you'll appreciate.
Meet our hosts: two witty Michigan transplants now enjoying life in sunny Southwest Florida. One is a left-leaning Yogi, and the other a right-leaning BeachMan. Despite their differing views, they find common ground on peace, self-improvement, helping others, healthy eating, light-heartedness, music, and a shared love for animals.

Our backgrounds are as diverse as our interests, ranging from naval nuclear training and submarine adventures to in-depth explorations of yoga, sales, solar power systems, and labor and delivery nursing.

Tune in and join the conversation as we explore how individuals are making a difference and learn how you can too.

Host

Jim (The Yogi)

Jim transitioned from a successful career in sales and marketing to establish Yoga 4 Peace, a thriving non-profit yoga studio. As director of Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center, he revitalized the struggling retreat center. His creation of Yoga Fest, facility upgrades, and marketing provided the visibility it needed. He served as President of Yoga 4 Peace and was a board member for both Unity Church of Southgate and Peace Pizzazz in Kalamazoo. Jim also spent three years as a Youth Minister at Unity of Kalamazoo. To fulfill his passion for travel, Jim pivoted to work as a travel nurse in labor and delivery. A father of two amazing daughters and happily married, he enjoys pickleball, camping, and healthy living. Now, he's channeling his energy into podcasting. Together with his cousin Rick they are aiming to alleviate suffering by spotlighting and promoting those who help others. They are striving to make the world a better place one conversation at a time.