Our body is beautifully interconnected with nature, the elements, and the seasons; never separate. Separation might evoke anguish within our human matter. To find balance, we turn to our collective consciousness which helps us to explore the perception that our thoughts create our reality, and where our thoughts go, our energy flows. Maggie Pleskac is the brilliant soul behind these teachings. Maggie is the owner of Milkweed Collective, a wellness center that consists of three businesses: a Community Event Space, a Yoga Studio and a Commercial Kitchen that specializes in local and organic vegetarian food packaged for retail, prepared as pop-up lunches and hired out for catering. She is also an accomplished instructor helping those around her strengthen their bodies and minds through wellness.

Credits: Music by Ellie Westfall. Artwork by Kristina Bachman. Produced by Greg Joyce.

The guest on this episode is Steve Hastings, a resident at Legacy Retirement Communities. In Steve’s life, one of the most important and satisfying things he ever had the pleasure of doing was his work. And getting his PhD was a momentous occasion. One of Steve’s favorite (and luckiest) moments in his life was when he actually SURVIVED an airplane crash! Steve’s secret to living the good life is working hard and taking time to enjoy life. For what the future holds, he is most excited for fishing, birding, and photography; especially around Holmes Lake.

Music by Ellie Westfall. Artwork by Kristina Bachman. Produced by Greg Joyce.

Consider this: when was the last time you actually smelled the flowers and took in that experience instead of just noticing them as you pass by because you already defined them as something that just exists around you with no deeper purpose? The guest on this episode, Kayla Schaf, loves to experience life! She thrives day to day in her happy place, leading as Sales Director at Legacy Retirement Communities. As 23-year team member of the company, she discovered her passion for serving seniors early in her career—especially after helping two of her own grandparents navigate senior living options. Each day Kayla remains passionate about supporting seniors and their families as they face the complexities of aging and search for the right place to call home. Kayla is all about fostering real connection and believes there’s something pretty special about caring for the people around you. Especially when it comes to the true meaning behind experiencing life!

Credits: Music by Ellie Westfall. Artwork by Kristina Bachman. Produced by Greg Joyce.