If you or someone you love lives with a physical or mental disability, check out this episode. We interview Mitch Bohn, a 27-year-old college student and podcast host from Montana, who is an inspiring example of someone who doesn’t use his physical limitations as an excuse. Instead he focuses on his dreams and goals and brings a positive light to those who know him as he shares his story with others. In this episode, Mitch emphasizes the need to break down stigmas and how to support individuals with disabilities.

Kelly met Mitch while co-hosting a local radio show. We wanted to have him on the show to build awareness around those who are living with disabilities. Mitch shares his journey of living with spina bifida and his mission to raise awareness for the disabled community. He discusses the challenges he faced growing up, including lack of accessibility in schools, and the importance of family and community support. 

Mitch also shares how his love for sports turned into creating a podcast during COVID. His podcast Wide Left Sports features interviews with local athletes and discussions on various sports topics. 

If you want to hear a story of someone who’s overcome the odds and turned his challenges into his superpowers, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Mitch's journey with spina bifida has taught him the importance of not putting limits on oneself and finding inspiration in others who have overcome challenges.

• Athletes, especially in college, often face burnout and struggle with self-image and identity outside of their sport.

• Mitch recognized a community need and started a support group for people with disabilities to provide a sense of community and connection in his hometown.

About Mitch:

• Mitch Bohn is a 27-year-old college student and podcast host from Billings, Montana.

• Mitch has spina bifida, a condition that affects the lower part of his spine and causes weak ankles, making it difficult for him to walk.

• He is passionate about raising awareness for the disabled community, especially in Montana.

Quotes:

• "Just because I'm in this wheelchair doesn't mean I can't do amazing things. They may just look different." - Mitch B

• "Life is a mystery. You never really know what's going to happen from day to day." - Mitch B

Resources: 

Spirit Animal Oracle Deck by Collette Baron-Reid

Connect with Mitch:

Facebook | Wide Left Sports Podcast | Chin Music on YouTube

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Episode Summary:

Stefanie Joseph joins the podcast to discuss the topic of grief and how to live through loss. She shares her personal experience of losing her sister to COVID and bacterial meningitis and how her journey of loss has transformed her life. Stefanie emphasizes the importance of feeling and processing emotions, rather than avoiding or numbing them. She explains how somatics, the practice of processing emotions in the body, has helped her move through grief and find healing. Stefanie also talks about the power of presence, the role of curiosity in navigating grief, and the connection between grief and living fully. She shares how the Gene Keys have supported her journey and helped her embrace her authentic self and her voice.

Key Takeaways:

• Grief is a natural part of life and can be a catalyst for transformation and growth.

• Feeling and processing emotions is essential for healing and moving through grief.

• Somatics, the practice of processing emotions in the body, can help release stored energy and support healing.

• Grief is not a linear process and can be messy, but it is important to honor and embrace the emotions that come with it.

• The loss of a loved one can inspire us to live more fully and embrace the present moment.

• Curiosity and open conversations about grief can help us better understand and support each other.

  
  

  About Stefanie:

  As a soulful entrepreneur and somatically informed coach, Stefanie Joseph is deeply committed to empowering fellow heart-centered visionaries achieve their goals and create a profound impact in the world. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience and five transformative years immersed in the mystical teachings of Gene Keys, combined with somatically informed practices, she offers a unique fusion of soulful coaching and practical tools to support you in cultivating a thriving and soul-aligned business.

Quotes:

"Grief is not just the loss of a loved one, it's any transition in our life."

"If I don't feel the sadness and I push it down or shove it, it will come out through anger." 

"Grief is actually very powerful and can keep me connected to the love and experiences I had with my sister."

"Being grounded in the experience of grief allows me to live and inspire others to live." 

"Get curious about what you think grief is and have open conversations about it." 

Connect with Stefanie on Instagram

Aligned and Nurtured Mastermind

Resources: 

The Psychic Tarot by John Holland

The Gene Keys

Somatics

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Kelly and Nadine discuss the challenges and benefits of being in the in-between.

They talk about the importance of embracing the present moment and letting go of the past and future. By trusting in the unknown and surrendering to the flow of life, they have found peace and ease in their own journeys.

They also emphasize the need to trust oneself and be open to opportunities that arise.

Kelly shares her experience of being in an undefined relationship and the freedom it brings.

Nadine reflects on her move and the importance of staying grounded during transitions.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embrace the present moment, let go of the past and eliminate worry about thefuture.
2. Trust in the unknown and surrender to the flow of life.
3. Be open to opportunities and stay grounded during transitions.

Quotes:

• "We're always gonna be in between our past and our future because that's where the present lives." - Kelly
• "The sooner we realize that we are not yet fully ourselves in our highest version, and we are also not our past, that's when we get to live in our most creative spirit." - Nadine

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  Connect with Us:

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  Be a guest on our show!

  Send an email to: hello@weseeyoupodcast.com
  

  Resources: 

  Animal Spirit Oracle Deck by Collette Baron-Reid