Emotion Well Podcast
EFR’s Podcast about all things related to emotional wellness. Listen to learn about the different experiences people face and how to enhance emotional well-being!
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Dreaming, Achieving, and Giving Back: A Pro Athlete’s Story
From childhood dreams to the NFL, EFR board member Josh Lenz takes us on his journey from high school sports to the spotlight at Iowa State University and, eventually, signing with several NFL teams as an undrafted free agent. During our conversation, Josh reflects on the exhilarating highs and challenging lows of pursuing his dream. He shares how shifting away from that season of life inspired him to mentor the next generation of athletes. Tune in for an inspiring tale of resilience, transition, and giving back.
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Latest Episodes
The Freedom of Forgiveness
In this episode of Emotion Well, host Johanna Dunlevy welcomes life coach (as well as an EFR Life Coach), yoga instructor, and entrepreneur, Emily Manternach, for a thoughtful conversation about the... Read More
Living Beyond Schizophrenia
In this episode, host Johanna Dunlevy sits down with mental health advocate and commercial real estate broker Matt Connolly to discuss his personal journey as someone who has been diagnosed... Read More
From Addiction to Recovery: One Man’s Journey Through Alcohol Use Disorder
In this episode of Emotion Well, host Johanna Dunlevy sits down with Brock Milligan, Business Development & Community Relations at ThriveNow Recovery Centers, for a powerful and personal conversation about recovery. Brock... Read More
From Diagnosis to Purpose: Turning Health Challenges into a Meaningful Life
In this episode of Emotion Well, host Johanna Dunlevy sits down with certified health and wellness coach Nilay Gokdag, ICF-ACC, NBC-HWC, to explore how a chronic health diagnosis motivated her to... Read More
Self-Awareness as the Catalyst for Meaningful Change
In this episode of Emotion Well, host Johanna Dunlevy sits down with Sara Klute Behn, owner of Your Wise Self with Sara and one of EFR’s newest wellness trainers. Sara shares her... Read More
Beyond the EAP: How EFR’s Community Programs Create Lasting Impact
In this episode, our host Johanna Dunlevy is joined by EFR colleagues Tammy Hoyman, CEO and Haley Pederson Hundley, Substance Abuse Programs Director, for a deeper look at the heart... Read More
Finding the Funny: Comedy, Connection, and Mental Health
In this episode of Emotion Well, host Johanna Dunlevy sits down with fellow EFR employee—and 2025’s Funniest Person in Iowa—Mel Mackey. Mel shares how she got started with comedy and improv, what... Read More
Finding Balance Through Emotional Intelligence
In this episode of EFR’s Emotion Well Podcast, our host Johanna Dunlevy welcomes Ernest Phillips, founder of Relationship Wealth Enterprises, to explore how understanding our values and emotions can strengthen every part... Read More
Strengthening Businesses, Teams, and Communities
In this episode of Emotion Well, we talk with Nick Krehbiel from Agri-Prime Consulting. Bringing over a decade of experience in facilitation, education, and organizational development, he is a certified DiSC... Read More
Happy at Home: Occupational Therapy for Everyday Life
Sydney Marshman, OTD, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and the founder of Happy at Home Consulting, where she helps individuals and families thrive in their own homes through practical, person-centered solutions—from... Read More
Breaking the Silence: A Conversation about Suicide Prevention
This episode discusses suicide and suicide prevention. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In this episode of EFR’s... Read More
Navigating the Caregiver Journey
Are you a caregiver struggling with attending to your own self-care needs? In this episode of EFR’s Emotion Well Podcast, Melody Vachal, Amazon best-selling author, speaker, and caregiving advocate, shares... Read More