The DMF Podcast

The Nurtured Heart Approach ft. Peace Academy

In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host, Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Jana Bruhschwein, Executive Director and founder of Peace Academy, and Kellie Knodel, assistant director and teacher at Peace Academy. Together, the two of them they have 45 years of experience in early childhood education.
Jana and Kellie are both advanced trainers in the Nurtured Heart Approach® and in this conversation they share all about what the Nurtured Heart Approach is and why it’s important in early childcare. This approach to early childhood education focuses on creating connected relationships, emphasizing positive behavior, and transforming difficult emotions into abundant Inner Wealth.

Friendraising for Soul Solutions Recovery Center ft. Gerri Leach

This month, we welcomed Soul Solutions Development Director Gerri Leach, who talked about:
The unique family-centered approach that Soul Solutions takes to addiction treatment and recovery
Impact stories about how lives are being transformed through Soul Solutions’ work
How important it was to build a dedicated fundraising team to maximize their impact

Preventing Addiction From Stealing Lives ft. Matto Foundation

In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host, Whitney Isaacson, spoke with Mary Beth and Mike Traynor, Founders of the Matto Foundation. The Matto Foundation is working to end addiction through community-fueled awareness and education. The Foundation educates kids and families to Delay, Decrease, and Defeat substance abuse and addiction.

Inspiration and Encouragement ft. Coach Erv Inniger

Pat Traynor sits down with Erv Inniger to discuss attitude, simple fundraising tips, and positive leadership. Erv is a former NBA basketball player and is best known for his leadership as the head coach of the North Dakota State University men’s basketball team. He led the team to countless victories, including a 1981 North Central Conference title. He has also been key in numerous fundraising efforts, including successful capital campaigns. Coach Erv exhibits the same tenacious enthusiasm he had in his role as a basketball coach with local charities!

Are Phone Bans In Schools Beneficial? Ft. Father Kyle Metzger

In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host, Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Father Kyle Metzger. Father Metzger is the Fargo Shanley High School Principal, and he gets to help kids learn, grow, and delight in learning. Father Metzger shares how Shanley High School has adopted a new phone policy that bans phone use anytime during the school day. Father Metzger explains how Shanley High School is combating digital addiction in this way and the positive response they have gotten from students and parents on this policy.

Building Emotional Intelligence ft. Naomi Erkenbrack

In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host Whitney Isaacson sat down with Naomi Erkenbrack. Naomi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Valley Christian Counseling and she provides support for patients in their development and relationships. Naomi dives into how trauma and attachment affect our emotional intelligence and shares with us the model for emotional intelligence.

Lend A Hand Up ft. Jeana Peinovich

In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Jeana Peinovich. Jeana is the Director of Lend A Hand Up. Lend A Hand Up helps families burdened by health issues and other trauma raise funds and rally community support. Jeana explains the importance of having crisis-relief programs like Lend A Hand Up and how you can help a family in need at LendAHandUp.org.

Why We Should Embrace Discomfort ft. Lexi Kahnk

In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Lexi Kahnk. Lexi is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Valley Christian Counseling. Lexi highlights in this conversation how easy it is for us to reach for technology to soothe ourselves when anything feels hard or uncomfortable, instead of dealing with our uncomfortable situations. Take a listen and hear about why we should all embrace discomfort.

We All Need to Take Digital Addiction Seriously ft. Crystal Dunham

In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host, Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Crystal Dunhum. Crystal is a Licensed Clinical Counselor at Valley Christian Counseling.  She gets to help her patients find wholeness in their mental health. Crystal shares the dangers of digital addiction and how digital addiction is impacting us today.