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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In this episode of Emotion Well, our host, Johanna Dunlevy speaks with her colleague, Raichel Burnett, EFR's Community-Based Services Manager. Raichel discusses becoming the legal guardian of her younger sister, preparing for motherhood, and how her life experiences have influenced her approach to leadership. She also shares how EFR's Community-Based Services team is making a difference through…
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 transformative power of forgiveness. Emily speaks about her journey from her start as a chemical engineer and the road she took to become a yoga instructor and life coach. In this talk, they explore…
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 with schizophrenia. Matt shares what it was like to live with untreated symptoms for more than a decade, the circumstances that led to him receiving his diagnosis, and how medication, support, and wellness…
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 shares his 19-year journey with alcohol use disorder, the pivotal moments that led him to seek treatment, and what ultimately made recovery stick. With honesty and vulnerability,…
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 change her lifestyle and ultimately find her calling in health coaching. Nilay shares how navigating different struggles in her life, including her move from Turkey to Iowa and managing cultural…
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 journey from two decades in nonprofit health care philanthropy to launching her own practice—an evolution she describes as a midlife awakening rooted in curiosity, courage, and intuition. Sara explains what yoga therapy…
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 of EFR’s mission-driven work. While many people are familiar with EFR through its Employee Assistance Program (EAP), this conversation shines a light on the wide range of community outreach and prevention programs that…
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 inspired her to take the stage, and how humor can be a powerful tool for connection and communication. Together, they explore how comedy can create an atmosphere of psychological safety and break down…
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 of our lives. Ernest, an emotional intelligence coach, author, and speaker, shares his insights on self-awareness, ownership of our choices, and how we can give and receive…
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 partner, helping teams strengthen communication and performance. In this conversation, Nick shares real-world examples from his consulting work and explains what DiSC assessments are and how…
