My Story

It is never too late to be who God wants us to be!

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Chuck started out pursuing medicine at Loyola University, Chicago. Life changed, and now his life is moving full circle as he helps others find joy and wellness of body, mind and spirit. While working in fulltime TV and radio Chuck started his own communications company and still found time to go back for a master’s degree at age 50. Along with various degrees, Chuck holds a certificate in “Second Half Significance” from Pepperdine University and the Halftime Institute. He is also a mayo Clinic trained Wellness Coach. Chuck looks to inform, inspire, and lead people to a life journey of wellness. He believes we are all forever in transition no matter our age and have to be ready to adjust along the way.

 

Chuck spent his entire professional career taking complicated scientific information and making easy to understand. He continues on that journey as he makes the best health and wellness principals understandable and actionable. Many know Chuck from his local radio and television work in Detroit or at the national level for various networks. He currently hosts a health and wellness podcast, A Healthier Michigan. Along with the podcast, Chuck can be heard on many Catholic radio stations with the latest info and encouragement related to health, wellness and finding purpose at any age.

 

As a communicator, he has multiple Emmy awards and was awarded the prestigious Silver Circle Award for broadcast excellence. Chuck is now a frequent keynote speaker, podcast host and spokesperson who looks to inspire people on their journey to a longer lifespan and better health span. He does this using the latest health science, humor all the while rooted in ancient Biblical wisdom. He could be found over the years forecasting the weather, hosting a game show seen across Michigan or getting in his New York state of mind by forecasting the weather on the NBC Today Show or the CBS Morning News.

 

After retiring from fulltime television news, Chuck served on staff at two churches before recently returning to the Catholic Church. He also worked as a leader of various efforts to bring business, media, churches and non-profits together as “forces for good”. These efforts include helping lead a prayer walk in Detroit that brought an estimated twenty-five thousand people to the city. Chuck serves others in various ways these days. He is a Eucharistic Minister who frequently serves inside and outside the parish. Chuck also enjoys serving with his brother Knights of Columbus. Most recently he was invested as a Knight in the Order of Malta.

 

Chuck loves the adventure of life. He lived and studied in Israel and Jordan for a month as part of his master’s degree. He and his wife have been back to the Holy Land twice and once leading a pilgrimage. Chuck is a private pilot and has been scuba certified. He has flown with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, flown through the eye of a hurricane and chased tornadoes. He has been to the top of two volcanoes and lived in the Amazon jungle of Peru on expedition.

 

Chuck’s greatest joy is being a Christ follower and lover of family. Chuck and his wife Susan split their time between SE Michigan and SW Florida. They have been married for more than forty years. They are blessed to have a growing family of five children and their spouses along with eight grandchildren and a dog named Coco.