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.
Yogi and The BeachMan
Pain Relief, Flexibility, and Holistic Healing with Shea Mino
Get ready for an eye-opening episode of "Yogi and The BeachMan," where hosts Jim (the Yogi) and Rick (the BeachMan) sit down with Shea, a neurofunctional sports performance therapist from Toronto. What starts as a laid-back chat quickly dives into the fascinating world of pain management, acupuncture, and flexibility—think pickleball elbow fixes, hamstring myths, and why your back might not need that surgery after all. Shea, a chiropractor turned sports therapy expert, breaks down how she uses neurofunctional acupuncture to treat everyone from 9-year-old soccer stars to corporate workers, offering practical tips like rolling your feet to boost a forward fold. With Jim’s yoga insights and Rick’s real-life elbow woes, this episode is a perfect mix of humor, science, and actionable advice for anyone looking to move better and feel great.
In true "Yogi and The BeachMan" style, this ad-free episode drop keeps it real—no scripts, just raw conversation that flows from sports injuries to the mind-body connection and even a tease of spiritual musings saved for a Part 2. Recorded live and unfiltered, Jim and Rick—Michigan natives with backgrounds in yoga, nursing, and naval training—bring their signature curiosity to Shea’s holistic approach, challenging Big Pharma norms and celebrating root-cause solutions. Whether you’re an athlete, a wellness seeker, or just tired of nagging pain, this episode will leave you rethinking how you treat your body. Support their mission and join a community that’s all about making life better—one unscripted, laughter-filled chat at a time. Tune in and get ready to stretch your mind and body!
Shea Mino
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Meet "Yogi" Jim and "Beachman" Rick, two Michigan natives who now call Port Charlotte, Florida home. Jim's journey includes serving in the US Navy, specializing in nuclear power on submarines. He's transitioned through roles in sales, owned a yoga studio, trained extensively in yoga, served as a Youth Director at Unity Church, and now thrives as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. Rick, also a Navy veteran skilled in nuclear power and submarine service, pursued careers in sales, owned a landscaping company, worked in car sales, and now excels as a solar power expert at Advance Solar. Rick's musical passion includes playing bass guitar in a band and he's deeply engaged in politics. Together, their lively discussions and stories promise both entertainment and laughter.
