Join us for an interview with Chris Roche from Chris Roche Wellness where we discuss meditation and breathwork.

Chris’ personal wellness journey started in 1990 while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard where he turned his lifestyle around after years of being extremely unhealthy, sedentary, overweight, plus heavy smoking and substance use.

His calling led him to return to civilian life where he completed his degree in Exercise Science and started a career as a fitness and wellness professional.

Over the decades, Chris has obtained countless certifications: Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500 YACEP), Wholistic Fitness (Steve Ilg), Breathwork Coach, Chek Holistic Lifestyle Coach, CrossFit, American Council on Exercise, Russian Kettlebell Challenge (Pavel Tsatsouline), MovNat, Fascial Maneuvers (The Human Garage), The Ready State (Dr. Kelly Starrett), and more.

He has taught a holistic lifestyle approach to thousands of students and has logged well over 20,000 hours of class instruction with students ranging from beginners to advanced practitioners; from stay at home parents to Hollywood celebrities and even rock stars.

Today, Chris’ passion is helping others get free from pain, stress, and autoimmune challenges through movement, meditation, and breathwork and to live a balanced life of wholeness.

Join us for an episode of Redefining Resilience as we revisit the Vision domain with Rob Brenneman, the founder of Brenneman Pork.

Rob Brenneman, along with his wife Char, own and operate Brenneman Pork, a fully integrated family farm in Washington, Iowa. Rob's passion for agriculture began with hogs as a 4-H project, later expanding into a successful business. They have four children, all actively involved in the farm, along with their spouses. The couple takes pride in their 12 grandchildren and remains dedicated to advocating for the U.S. pork industry. Rob's commitment to excellence has led to substantial growth, with Brenneman Pork now owning and operating approximately 50,000 sows and marketing roughly 1.5 million pigs annually. Beyond his farm duties, Rob serves on the National Pork Producer Council Board of Directors and the Bear Creek Genetics Board of Directors. He is known as a visionary, strategic planner, coach, and mentor, actively engaging youth and the local community in agriculture.

In this episode of Redefining Resilience, we have our very first guest - Lexi Mohr. Chris, Kiley, and Lexi share a conversation about mindfulness and mind-body-connection.

Lexi Mohr, OTD, OTR, completed her undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University and received her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Indianapolis. She completed certifications in Aging Studies, 200-hour yoga training, Sensory-Enhanced yoga training, and Reiki healing. Lexi previously was the lead occupational therapist of a psychiatric long term care unit, dementia care unit, and two long term care units. She currently works as an occupational therapist providing outpatient telehealth services for people with Anxiety, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Down Syndrome. Lexi also started her own mind body healing business to help all people tap into their healing power within. She works with individuals experiencing pain, tension, anxiety, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and any other disease of the body. Lexi enjoys teaching yoga, being outside, and spending time with loved ones.

In this episode, we delve into the transformative practice of mindfulness and explore why it's more relevant than ever in our fast-paced, digital age. Chris and Kiley share insights into the science behind mindfulness, its profound impact on mental health and well-being, and practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into your daily life. Discover how mindfulness can help you cultivate a greater sense of awareness, manage stress more effectively, and improve your overall quality of life.

Kiley and Chris continue with their series in, “Composure” sharing Chris's experience at his first professional Strongman competition. From unexpected challenges to emotional victories, exploring the journey of pushing boundaries and pursuing greatness.

Kiley and Chris continue with their series in, “Composure” sharing a personal story of facing unexpected challenges head-on and finding strength in the face of adversity. Kiley and Chris reflect on Kiley’s accident and how her training helped her maintain composure in a stressful chaotic situation.

Join them as they discuss the difference between disruptive and constructive emotions, how to recognize neutral emotions, and the importance of labeling emotions. Kiley and Chris also share strategies for shifting from disruptive to constructive emotions.

Understand the difference between disruptive and constructive emotions, how to recognize neutral emotions, and the importance of labeling emotions. Kiley and Chris also share strategies for shifting from disruptive to constructive emotions.