Real Feel Insights
Hosted by Sarah Bachmann, this podcast is all about real people, real stories, and the real insights that come from life's highs and lows. From navigating divorce, grief, and parenting to chasing dreams and building something new—we’re having the unfiltered conversations you didn’t know you needed.
Episodes
53 episodes
From Diagnosis to Determination: Katie Galbrecht on Breast Cancer, Motherhood, and Taking Life One Step at a Time
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Katie Galbrecht for an honest conversation about breast cancer, motherhood, and navigating life after a diagnosis. Katie shares how subtle symptoms eventually led to testing, biopsies, and the disc...
From Tragedy to Hope: Dave Endicott on Suicide Loss, Mental Health, and Helping Others
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Dave Endicott for a deeply personal conversation about suicide, mental health, and the loss of his brother, Christopher. Dave shares who Chris was beyond the headlines—a father, husband, coac...
From Classrooms to Connection: Barb Coufal on Education, Growth, and Supporting Students
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Barb Coufal for a thoughtful conversation about education, relationships, and the impact adults can have on young people. Barb reflects on her years working in public schools, first as a para...
From Loss to Letting Go: Kari Haverkamp on Miscarriage, Faith, and Finding Strength
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Kari Haverkamp for an honest conversation about miscarriage, grief, and the emotional weight that comes with trying to start a family. Kari shares her experience navigating multiple miscarriages, t...
From Birth to Resilience: Dexter Schwartz on Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Dexter Schwartz for an honest conversation about fatherhood, perspective, and raising a child with Down syndrome. Dexter shares the unexpected story of his son Braxlee’s birth and the challen...
From Expectation to Reality: Taylor Drewes on Postpartum, Emotions, and Early Motherhood
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Taylor Drewes for an honest conversation about postpartum, early motherhood, and the gap between expectations and reality. Taylor shares her experience preparing for motherhood, the challenges she ...
From Responding to Preventing: Mike Hanson on Law Enforcement and a Career in Service
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Mike Hanson for an honest conversation about law enforcement, service, and the experiences that shape a career over time. Mike shares how he originally planned to pursue a different path befo...
From Searching to Belonging: Barbara Pedersen on Identity, Motherhood, and Finding Your Place
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Barbara Pedersen for an honest conversation about growing up as an army brat, navigating constant change, and trying to find where you belong. Barbara shares how moving throughout her childho...
Understanding Easter: Bill Aufdenkamp on Faith, Forgiveness, and the Life of Jesus
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Bill Aufdenkamp for a reflective conversation about faith, ministry, and the meaning of Easter. Bill shares how he originally planned to become a school teacher, but felt called in a differen...
From Setbacks to Stability: Sara Mattson on Veterinary Medicine, Failure, and Starting Over
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Sara Mattson for an honest conversation about veterinary medicine, resilience, and the path that doesn’t always go as planned. Sara shares how growing up on a farm shaped her early interest i...
Honoring His Life: Sarah Linden Hudson on Service, Loss, and Remembering Her Brother Troy
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Sarah Linden Hudson for a deeply personal conversation about service, loss, and remembrance. Sarah shares the story of her brother Troy, who was killed in Iraq while serving in the military as part...
The Road to Recovery: Scott Geiselhart on PTSD Treatment and Rebuilding Life
In Part 2 of this series, Sarah Bachmann continues her conversation with Scott Geiselhart as he shares the steps he took after discovering he was living with PTSD. Scott discusses the research he did to understand his symptoms, the helplines he...
From Trauma to Turning Point: Scott Geiselhart on PTSD, Addiction, and Hitting Bottom
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Scott Geiselhart for a deeply honest conversation about PTSD and the hidden toll trauma can take. Scott shares how running his own mechanic shop while also serving as a volunteer firefighter expose...
In the Middle of the Fight: Mindy Retz on Rectal Cancer and Choosing Hope
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Mindy Retz for an honest and current conversation about cancer — specifically Mindy’s ongoing battle with rectal cancer. With so many individuals and families in our community facing different form...
Finding Balance and Support: Mental Health Conversations with Becky Schmitz
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Becky Schmitz for an encouraging and practical conversation about mental health. With 18 years of experience in the field, Becky shares how she approaches each individual differently and why there ...
From Service to Contentment: A Life in Medicine and Meaning with Dr. John Emery
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with retired family physician Dr. John Emery for a thoughtful conversation about medicine, service, and a life shaped by steady commitment. John shares how he found his path into family practice, the le...
A Life Transformed: Scott Ailie on Faith, Forgiveness, and Jail Ministry
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Scott Ailie for an uplifting conversation about faith, transformation, and service. Scott shares his life before faith—marked by addiction, stealing, and searching for something more—and the moment...
From Love to Loss: A Mother’s Story of Addiction, Boundaries, and Grief
In the final episode of the addiction series, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Holly Christianson for a deeply personal conversation about loving a child through addiction. Holly shares what it was like watching her son struggle for years, the dif...
From Addiction to Self-Worth: Lindsay Cooksey on Recovery, Support, and Choosing Better Paths
In part two of the addiction series, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Lindsay Cooksey to talk about addiction, recovery, and rebuilding life from the ground up. Lindsay shares her journey through years of substance use, including meth addiction, a...
From Numbing to Sobriety: Tara Griess on Addiction, Consequences, and Choosing Change
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Tara Griess for an honest conversation about addiction and recovery. Tara shares how alcohol became a way to numb her emotions and eventually a daily routine she couldn’t escape. Even after multipl...
From the Badge to Reflection: Life, Loss, and Lessons from a State Trooper with Tim Clements
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with retired State Trooper Tim Clements for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about his career in law enforcement. Tim shares what drew him to the profession, the realities of the job, and the mom...
From Abandonment to Healing: Learning Trust, Boundaries, and Forgiveness with Nancy Draack Hebert
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Nancy Draack Hebert for an honest and reflective conversation about abandonment, divorce, and the lasting impact of childhood experiences. Nancy shares what it was like growing up without her fathe...
From Coaching to Character: Building Purpose Through the Power of Values with Clay Nagel
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Clay Nagel for an honest and motivating conversation about coaching, discipline, and finding purpose. Clay shares stories from growing up on a dairy farm with six siblings, how wrestling shaped his...
From Hard Seasons to Lasting Hope: Remembering the Story of Christmas with Sarah Bachmann
In this week's episode, Sarah Bachmann speaks directly to anyone who finds the Christmas season difficult. She reflects on why this time of year can bring added weight, grief, or exhaustion, and gently reminds listeners of the deeper meaning be...
Surviving to Serving: Holly Vohnoutka's Story of Depression, Neglect, and Renewal
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Holly Vohnoutka for a conversation that is deeply personal and handled with care. Holly speaks about growing up without emotional support, her early experiences with depression, and the moments tha...