
Ep. 1037 – Why Storytelling Can Help Us Rediscover the Treasures of Life with Mike & Karen Burkhard
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Episode · 45:05 · Dec 16, 2025
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“I don't know if it's time, but what I do know is I know where the road to nowhere goes, and it goes to nowhere. And I want to take the road to somewhere. Somewhere has road signs like, you can do this, you accomplish this, you're going to feel good about yourself.” – Mike Burkhard Today’s featured bestselling author duo are grandparents and have been together for 44 years and counting. One is a speaker and a former HR executive in global technology companies. Their tag partner is an entrepreneur-at-heart, certified health coach, and trained yoga instructor. They are Mike and Karen Burkhard. Mike and Karen have a fun on a bun chat about their new book, “Re-Discovering the Treasures of Life: 52 Stories of Goodness”, combating negativity in today’s world, the liberating power of self-acceptance, and more!!Key Things You’ll Learn:What helped Mike & Karen deepen their bond throughout their 44-year marriageHow storytelling can unite us despite our differencesWhat inspired them to write their book, “Re-Discovering the Treasures of Life”What is Mike’s favorite story from the book, and how it inspires him to keep goingWhat helps them stay grounded and positiveMike’s FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/mike.burkhard.487695/Karen’s FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/karen.burkhard.1Mike’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08514KX5P/allbooksThe opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 1010 – How Writing Together Can Transform Lives with Gregory Copploe & Dani Forrest: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1010-how-writing-together-can-transform-lives-with-gregory-copploe-dani-forrest/Ep. 979 – From Anthills to Authorship with Ron Kinscherf (@Papatellmeabook): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-979-from-anthills-to-authorship-with-ron-kinscherf-papatellmeabook/Ep. 1014 – The Grampion’s Way To Building Unbreakable Character with Jim Tracy (@Towerjim): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1014-the-grampions-way-to-building-unbreakable-character-with-jim-tracy-towerjim/Ep. 1013 – Fabricating Forgotten Treasures Into A Life Of Adventure, Purpose, & Profit with Kira Hartley Klinger: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1013-fabricating-forgotten-treasures-into-a-life-of-adventure-purpose-profit-with-kira-har/Ep. 624 – “Got to Be Different” with Larkin and Shirley Weber: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-624-got-to-be-different-with-larkin-and-shirley-weber/#Bonus Ep. – “Digital Detox” with Molly DeFrank (@mollydefrank): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-digital-detox-with-molly-defrank-mollydefrank/Ep. 1012 – How Happy People Think & Rebound From Disappointment with Andrew Byrnes Matthews: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1012-how-happy-people-think-rebound-from-disappointment-with-andrew-byrnes-matthews/Ep. 709 – “The Power of Identity, Faith, and Leadership in Business” with Tom Kereszti (@Tom_Kereszti): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-709-the-power-of-identity-faith-and-leadership-in-business-with-tom-kereszti-tom_kereszt/Ep. 713 – “Down Set Lead!” with Rod Bourn: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-713-down-set-lead-with-rod-bourn/Ep. 470.5 – “Business and Personal Secrets for Avoiding Relationship Landmines” with Frank Zaccari (@FZaccari): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4705-business-and-personal-secrets-for-avoiding-relationship-landmines-with-frank-zaccari-fzaccari/
45m 5s · Dec 16, 2025
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