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
44 episodes
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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51:30
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:09:50
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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51:06
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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55:20
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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50:21
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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52:03
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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52:14
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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52:14
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:14:54
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:05:07
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:03:41
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:04:48
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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1:01:10
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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50:37
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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8:28
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:13:50
Rob Kupec: From Meteorology to the Minnesota Senate and a Life of Service
Sarah Bachmann is joined by Senator Rob Kupec for a grounded conversation about service, identity, and the experiences that shaped his work in the Minnesota Legislature. Rob talks about growing up in a union family, discovering his love for met...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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55:51
Jim Joy: On Public Service, Community, and Representing the People of Minnesota
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Jim Joy, the Minnesota State Representative for District 4B, for a grounded conversation about public service. Jim talks about the road that led him from a local council seat, to mayor, and eventua...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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56:18
Collin Peterson: On Politics, Leadership, and 30 Years of Public Service
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Collin Peterson, who served 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Growing up on a farm, battling addiction, close elections, and eventually becoming the longest-serving representative of h...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:15:04
Anna Tietz: On Mental Wellness, Growth, and the Power of Emotional Connection
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Anna Tietz to talk about her journey to starting a mental wellness center centered around horses and emotional healing. Anna shares how her childhood, her education, her career, and even the loss o...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:30:32
Tony Christensen: On the Military, Purpose, and the Bonds That Last a Lifetime
Sarah Bachmann talks with Tony Christensen, a Marine Corps and Army veteran, about his time in the military and the lessons it left behind. From discipline and responsibility to brotherhood and resilience, Tony reflects on what service taught h...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:07:00
Brittany Buschette: On Boundaries, Forgiveness, and the Family You Build
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Brittany Buschette to talk about family, forgiveness, and the strength it takes to heal. Brittany shares her story of growing up in a blended family marked by addiction, abandonment, and loss—and h...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:11:52
Carter Shipman: On Loss, Faith, and the Impact of Cancer
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Carter Shipman for a heartfelt continuation of last week’s conversation with his mother, Daneele Shipman. Carter opens up about losing his older brother to cancer when he was just ten years old—and...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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46:21
Daneele Shipman: On Grief, Healing, and Her Son’s Battle with Cancer
In this powerful episode of Real Feel Insights, Daneele Shipman shares her journey through the heartbreaking loss of her 18-year-old son to cancer. She opens up about how she found the strength to keep going, raise her two younger children, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:21:56
Chuck Standal: On Funeral Directing, Compassion, and the Work of Closure
In this episode, Sarah Bachmann sits down with Funeral Director Chuck Standal for an honest conversation about life, loss, and the meaning behind his work. Chuck shares what it’s like to serve families during their hardest moments, how he appro...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:41