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Real stories. Raw emotions. Radical hope.

Welcome to The Blake’s Tinman Podcast, a heartfelt podcast powered by the Blake Matthew Mindful Memorial Foundation. In each episode, we dive deep into the complex world of mental health, grief, healing, and the transformative power of human connection. This podcast is our way of continuing Blake’s legacy—bringing light to the darkness and building a community where mental health conversations are not just accepted, but encouraged and celebrated.empowerment.

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    Episode 1: The Story of the Foundation

    Gatlin is interviewed by Khrystyna Goodman about how the foundation was born, his personal journey, and where he envisions the organization going.

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    Episode 32: How to Sponsor Tinman 2025

    Gatlin talks to Taren about how people and businesses can sponsor and contribute to the Tinman Event held on Sept 6, 2025.

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    Episode 31: Stephanie Anspach

    Gatlin interviews Stephanie about her experience with her first Tinman Coin Wellness Grant and how it’s helped her emotional wellness.

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    Episode 30: Renae Cole

    Gatlin interviews Renae Cole after she received her first Tinman Coin Wellness Grant and she talk about her recent experience in an addiction recovery program.

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    Episode 29: Doug Duren

    His mantra is “It’s not ours, it’s just our turn” and he embodies this philosophy in his work with his Sharing The Land initiative which matchmakes landowners with private land access seekers. Gatlin and Doug talk about the intersection of hunting, conservation and emotional wellness.

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    Episode 28: Community Breakthwork Program Intro

    Gatlin and Khrystyna talk about the new community breathwork program offered to businesses, schools and first responders.

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    Episode 27: Jackson Thomas Fenwick

    Gatlin interviews his son Jackson Thomas who speaks openly about his addiction and recovery process and also about his big brother Blake.

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    Episode 26: Rachel Gottschalk

    Rachel was the first ever recipient of a Tinman Coin Wellness Grant. Khrystyna interviews her about that experience.

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    Episode 25: Them Coulee Boys Lead Singer and Songwriter - Soren Staff

    Gatlin and Soren talk about the deep connection between sound, soul and emotional well-being. Them Coulee Boys are featured at the 2025 Blake’s Tinman Triathlon and Concert.

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    Episode 24: Nichole Duncan

    Tinman Coin recipient Nichole Duncan talks about using her coin for health coaching, and also her experience with a wellness retreat and float therapy. Nichole rated her depression at a level 7 out of 10 pre-tinman, and now rates herself as a 2 out of 10.

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  • Two people, a man with brown hair, glasses, and a beard wearing a tan shirt, and a woman with blonde hair in a ponytail, glasses, and a white Air Force sweatshirt, are recording a podcast with microphones and headphones. They are smiling and appear to be engaged in conversation. Behind them are colorful, abstract paintings.

    Episode 23: Megan Haag

    Megan and Gatlin discuss Megan’s recent Tinman Coin Wellness Grant

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    Episode 22: Brittany Acker

    Brittany talks about her experience with her Tinman Coin Wellness Grant.

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  • Episode 21: Tabatha Dahn

    Tabatha is a lightworker/veteran crisis worker. She was recently diagnosed with LUPUS which prevents her from working. Gatlin and Tabatha discuss her needs for a service dog trainer for her new German Shepherd pup, Willow.

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  • Episide 20: Gatlin is a guest on WOLX 94.9

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    Episode 19: Shamama

    Khrystyna and Crystal talk about spirit medicine, whole health and wellness and her role as leader of the Soultech Community.

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    Episode 18: Gatlin on Murph in the Morning 92.1 FM

    Gatlin is guest o9n Murph in the Morning on WRJC 92.1 FM. Talking about upcoming fundraisers and October 2025 Gala at Chula Vista.

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    Episode 17: Erica Burdick

    Erica explains her experience with Reiki, Sound, Holistic Health Coaching and Hypnotherapy as part of her Tinman Coin Wellness Grant.

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    Episode 16: Josh Hess

    Josh Hess is the artist and Gatlin’s friend and neighbor behind the brushes on the art in this studio. @papisquatcher on Instagram.

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  • Episode 15: Taren Lehman

    Board Member Taren with Freedom Marketing Management talks with Gatlin about 2025 fundraising ideas in a rainstorm podcast session.

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  • Episode 14: Bill Mittlesteadt

    Bill is Gatlin’s old friend who sparked his interest in theology and economics since they met 20 years ago. Bill is Gatlin’s original Guru and Zen Teacher.

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  • Episode 13: What is Ayurveda?

    Gatlin interviews Board Member and Wellness Partner Khrystyna Goodman. Khrystyna is founder of Ninamarie Holistic Health Care and co-founder of Headwater Sage. Together they discuss… What is Ayurveda?

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    Episode 12: Brian Goodman

    Brian and Gatlin talk about the formation of Wild Hearts Sons Men’s Circle, a production by Wellness Partner, Headwater Sage.

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    Episode 11: Jess Yanke

    Jess Yanke explains to Khrystyna Goodman her life-changing experience with a Wellness Retreat produced by Wellness Partner, Headwater Sage.

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  • Episode 10: Ashley Ermis

    Tinman Coin Wellness Grant recipient explains her process of integrating after experiencing a sacred ceremony.

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    Episode 9: Christa Silsby

    Wellness Partner and Board Member Christa explains Reiki therapy and she and Gatlin talk about their experience with sacred medicine.

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    Episode 8: Coralee Seal

    Coralee explains her experience using part of her Tinman Coin Wellness Grant she received.

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  • Two people, a man with glasses and a woman with glasses, are speaking into microphones during a podcast or interview. Both are wearing headphones. The background features colorful abstract paintings, one with orange and blue tones and the other with yellow and green tones. There are logos in the top corners: one in the top left corner reads 'Headwater Sage' and the one in the top right corner reads 'Blake Matthew' from the 'Bark In the Memory Foundation'.

    Episode 7: Deb Burroughs

    Deb explains the salt, sound, light, oxygen and heat therapy options that she has available at her wellness studio Salt and Sound in Baraboo, WI. She explains the health benefits and the various units she has which combines the different modalities together.

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    Episode 6: Brooke Meichus

    Brooke explains her life-changing experience with the services she received as part of her Tinman Coin Wellness Grant.

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    Episode 5: Zach Ketterhagen

    Gatlin interviews his friend Zach Ketterhagen who is a Transformational Men’s Coach, Traditional Yoga Teacher and Psychedelic Integration Coach.

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    Episode 4: Jake Johansen

    Original Tinman Triathlon Founder Kurt “Jake” Johansen talks about the original tinman event that he organized with his wife Jean back in the 80s and 90s.

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    Episode 3: Josh Jaehnke

    Gatlin and Josh record the On-Board meeting that takes place when people apply for a Tinman Coin Wellness Grant.

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    Episode 2: John Werner

    Gatlin and John record the On-Board meeting that takes place when people apply for a Tinman Coin Wellness Grant.

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What You’ll Hear

  • Personal Journeys: Brave individuals share their experiences with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and loss—offering raw, unfiltered stories of resilience and recovery.

  • Expert Insights: Therapists, healers, and mental health professionals weigh in with tools, tips, and techniques that can make a real difference.

  • Holistic Perspectives: From breathwork to EMDR to nature therapy, we explore diverse healing modalities and why they matter.

  • Community Spotlights: Hear from our Tinman Coin grant recipients, scholarship winners, and partner providers who are transforming lives every day.

Why We’re Here

We created The Tinman Talks to break the stigma, build connection, and bridge the gap between those struggling and those ready to help. Whether you’re in the midst of your mental health journey or standing alongside someone who is, this podcast is a space for reflection, comfort, and empowerment.

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