What helps people feel connected to the places where they live and the people around them? In this episode of Mind, Body, and Wallet®, Alan Van Capelle, Executive Director of Friends of the High Line, shares lessons from one of the country's most well-known public spaces and explores why belonging matters to our mental, physical, and financial well-being. While the High Line is rooted in New York City, the ideas behind it can apply to any community. Alan discusses how shared spaces can reduce isolation, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for people from different backgrounds to connect. Listeners will walk away with practical insights on fostering connection, building stronger communities, and finding a greater sense of belonging wherever they call home.

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When people think about financial protection, they often focus on what they own, such as a home, savings, or insurance for major events. But one of the most important assets many of us rely on every day is our ability to earn an income.

In this episode of Mind, Body, and Wallet®, we sit down with James Steidel, CEO of Steidel, Studley & Associates, to discuss the role disability insurance can play in helping protect financial well-being. They explore what disability insurance is, how it works, and why it may be relevant for more people than they realize. James shares insights from decades of helping individuals and families navigate unexpected health challenges, along with a powerful personal story that illustrates how income protection can help people focus on recovery and the road ahead.

In this episode of Mind, Body, and Wallet®, we sit down with Coach Jessica Wynne, Head Coach of the University of Michigan Wheelchair Basketball Team and a passionate advocate for adaptive sports. For Coach Jessica, athletics are about far more than competition — they are a pathway to physical wellness, confidence, and opportunity. The conversation also explores the link between adaptive sports and education. Coach Jessica has seen athletes pursue college degrees they never imagined earning — sometimes later in life — because sports opened the door to new possibilities.