Dr. Lauren Jordan graduated from Logan University in 2018 after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. Following a number of years where she was working for a high-level clinic in Troy, Missouri, she and her husband Dean decided to come back home to central Illinois where they were both raised. Bloomington is now home again and where Lauren and Dean are raising their little boy, Jeremy. Dr. Jordan utilizes manual chiropractic...

In todays episode Sheila and Doug speak with Sr Cecelia Ann Loomer from Treehouse Ministries.  She is an expert on dreams and the value dreams have in our lives.  We talked to Sr Cecelia about symbolism and interpretation of dreams and about the history of dreams in our Catholic faith.  We hope you enjoy todays conversation as much as we did!    https://www.instagram.com/@thewaymindbodyspirit https://www.treehouseministry.org

This week Doug, Sheila and Fr Mitch discuss the celebration of the week of prayer for Christian Unity through the Catholic Church.  They discuss religion with the root meaning to connect again, should be the path to connection.  They discuss ways we can connect through faith and the ways that our modern world makes connection difficult.  They talk about the roadblocks to unity such as self consciousness (self centeredness), scapegoating and fear.  Doug laments about the chaos that seems to be...

In today’s episode we talk to Dr Rebecca Furlano, functional medicine practitioner.  Dr Rebecca talks to us about the functional medicine perspective for treatment of anxiety and depression.  We discuss the damaging stigma surrounding mental illness and feelings in general.  There is a strong need for all of us to come into a deep understanding of our own weaknesses, woundedness and shame triggers in order to live authenticity and treat one another well.   Dr Rebecca talks about how to...

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Today’s episode was a long time coming!  Sheila Doug and Fr Mitch start by completely dodging the question; “Where have you been for the last 6 months?”   Life has been difficult for the whole world and we do not pretend to have all the answers, but we are willing to get together and talk about the questions.  Over the last six months we’ve experienced spiritual dryness, sickness and the heartbreak of losing close loved ones. We’ve also started businesses and planned retreats. We’ve...

Today’s episode is a talk from the last Day on the Way retreat. We explore the many things that obstruct the path of today’s saints causing us to get stuck in the 3 Cs of competition comparison and conformity. Getting stuck in these patterns of thought speech and action cause many of us to unwittingly spend our lives wasting time and energy without growing in wisdom and love. We find ourselves exhausted and feeling that we are not enough even though we are striving constantly.   Hope you...

Doug is a 2x heavyweight mixed martial arts champ, K-1 vet, and S-1 vet and certified through Sakasem Kanthawong in Muay Thai.  In today’s episode we had the extreme pleasure of speaking with his mentor Danny Hoskins.  Danny is a black belt, teacher, or holder of knowledge in martial arts forms from all over the world including Ireland, Thailand, Russia, Italy, Scandinavia, Argentina, Brazil, The Philippines, and Native America. He spoke with us about the childhood trauma that eventually...

In this weeks episode we had the privilege of talking with Fr Mike Lydon about the healing power of art. We discussed the ways that our hearts  are truly  lifted up to God and our neighbors through art.   We talked about the healing and restorative...

In today's episode we talk to Lisa Eaton, clinical social worker for over 30 years.  Lisa talks about the gift of therapy in the healing journey and the road blocks to healing.  We discuss the lighter side of shadow work and the absolute normalcy of woundedness.  We also talk about the differences between traditional talk therapy, healing work and the sacrament of  confession.   If you struggle with depression anxiety or addiction and are at all skeptical of therapy, like Doug and Sheila,...

In today’s episode Doug Sauer and Sheila Mahler have the pleasure of speaking with Sr Cecelia Loomer. Sr Cecelia has been in healing for over 40 years and in 1985 founded the Treehouse healing ministry. She has helped thousands of people from various...

In today’s  episode Doug and Fr Mitch talk about starting another Exodus 90. We discuss the difficulty of not hitting the mark with regard to our diet and exercise goals. Fr Mitch quotes Hafez and urges us to be content with our efforts at living Gods...

“When we connect in the darkness we will meet the dawn together.” -Fr Mitch Doyen talks about depression in its many forms as a real problem in our culture and as an opportunity for growth. He talks about the rise in mild and severe  depression in our...

In today’s episode, Doug Sauer and Sheila Mahler talk to two young ladies about issues crippling our society today. These issues include anxiety, negative self-talk, and negative body image.  Gabi Cook is a 16-year-old Junior in high school. She is a 3...

Today Doug Sauer and Sheila Mahler talk with Fr. Mike Lydon, about dealing with the many forms of addiction as well as cascading negative thoughts. When you feel like you have hit rock bottom or feel as if you are about to give up, those feelings can...

Today Doug Sauer and Sheila Mahler discuss what to expect in the upcoming months as The Way Podcast moves into season 2.  The Way is extremely excited to move into this new season so we hope you all enjoy!https://www.instagram.com/@thewaymindbodyspirit

Today Doug Sauer, Deacon Jack Ruzicka, and Sheila Mahler discuss the overall experience and feeling one has after a confession of sins. Deacon Jack Ruzicka shares his journey leading up to this point and after a confession realized he was being called...

In today's episode, Doug Sauer , Marlene Robinson, and Sheila Mahler discuss the importance of doing the inner work first as we prepare for a change. Marlene Robinson, a former figure pro competitor and personal trainer, shares her journey with us in...

On today's episode, Doug Sauer, Lisa Eaton and Sheila Mahler discuss the differences between mental health and mental illness. The definition of Loneliness is an unpleasant emotional response to perceived isolation. Humans are built for connection, and...

In this episode Doug Sauer, Sheila Mahler, and Fr. Mitch Doyen discuss handling the day to day anger or frustration and how human integration is extremely important. Anger can come in many different forms, one of which is self hatred and that is one of...

Today Doug Sauer, Sheila Mahler, and Lisa Eaton discuss having confidence when fear tries to stop us from following our chosen path. Sometimes anger is a good clue that somethings going on inside ourselves that we must turn to God for direction. Always...

Today Doug Sauer and Sheila Mahler have on the show, a very special guest from Brisbane Australia Ryan Craig.Ryan grew up in Brisbane Australia, in a baptist family. He had a relationship with God that He took for granted and didn’t fully apprehend when...

Today Doug Sauer, Fr. Mitch Doyen and Sheila Mahler discuss wrestling with all the challenges in our lives and in the world right now. Being in between in those difficult times and trusting that something new is being fashioned in our lives is exactly...

Today Doug Sauer , Kathy Himmel and Sheila Mahler discuss the proper way to care for your body, so that the transformation process can begin. They touch on the importance of being aware of what is causing inflammation, and some helpful tips to get you...