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Episode 203: Jill Burgon | From mom to therapist: a personal journey that is changing adoption support around the world.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:32:19 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show.

CONTENT WARNING - The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk.

In this episode, we sit down with Jill Burgon, a clinical social worker who specializes in helping adoptive families navigate the unique emotional and behavioral challenges that can come with adoption. Jill’s path to becoming an adoption-focused therapist began with her own personal experience as an adoptive mother. After realizing there were basically zero tools or therapeutic resources available to help families like hers, Jill made a life-changing decision in her 50s, she went back to school, got two masters degrees and became the professional she wished she had when raising her adopted son. Today, she helps adoptive parents better understand trauma, attachment, and the specialized support adopted children often need to thrive. In this conversation, we explore the realities of adoptive parenting, the hidden challenges families face, and why Jill believes the right tools and understanding can change the trajectory of an adopted child’s life.

CONTACT JILL

Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-burgon/

BOOKS, WEBSITES AND RESOURCES

Utah therapy offices and programs

Children’s Service Society of Utah

https://cssutah.org/our-programs/adoption/mental-health-services

Adoption-competent, trauma-informed therapy for children and caregivers related to adoption or kinship care.
Raise the Future Utah / Utah’s Adoption Connection

https://www.raisethefuture.org/family-support/utah

Utah family support hub for adoptive, foster, and kinship families, with regional resources and post-adoption support.

Anson Family Counseling - https://ansonfamilycounseling.com/

Utah counseling practice offering child, family, and individual counseling.

Touchstone Therapy Center - https://touchstoneutah.com/services

Utah therapy office with services related to trauma, attachment, child and family therapy, and adoption-related concerns.
Wellspring Child & Family Counseling Center - https://wellspringutah.com/fosteradoptive-parents/

Support for foster and adoptive parents, with attention to transitions, loss, and caregiver guidance.
Focal Point - https://www.focalpointut.com/transracial-adoption-landing

Utah resource especially relevant for transracial adoption, identity, belonging, and culturally responsive support.
The Children’s Center Utah - https://childrenscenterutah.org/

Trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families.
Wasatch Behavioral Health Attachment IOP - https://www.wasatch.org/attachment-iop/ Intensive outpatient program for youth ages 10 to 17 who have been adopted or are not being raised by their biological parents and are working on attachment issues.

How to find an adoption-competent therapist

Look for these terms in a therapist profile or ask about them directly: TAC or NTI therapist training. Do they use therapies such as TBRI, ARC, PCIT, Theraplay, or DDP?

C.A.S.E. National Directory of Adoption Competent Professionals

https://adoptionsupport.org/national-directory/

Utah’s Adoption Connection

https://www.utahadopt.org/resources/category-filter/category/counselors-who-specialize-in-adoption

Online resources, trainings, webinars, and support

NTDC, National Training and Development Curriculum

https://ntdctraining.org/training-for-families/

Free, research-based training for foster, kinship, and adoptive families. It was developed with input from experts, caregivers, and people with lived experience, including former foster and adoptive youth, and is designed to help parents care for children impacted by trauma, separation, and loss.
NCFA Adoption Learning Hub - https://adoptioncouncil.org/courses/

On-demand courses and webinars for adoptive parents, prospective adoptive parents, and professionals.
Grow Beyond Words On-Demand Adoption Courses

https://growbeyondwords.com/on-demand-adoption-courses/

Adoption-focused courses for adoptive and foster parents, caregivers, and professionals.
C.A.S.E. Webinars - https://adoptionsupport.org/webinars/

Free monthly and on-demand webinars for adoptive, foster, and kinship parents/caregivers and professionals.
Celia Center - https://celiacenter.org/

Online support groups and community for adoptees, foster and adoptive parents, kinship families, and other members of the adoption constellation.
National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support - https://postadoptioncenter.org/

National hub with training, tools, and a resource library focused on post-adoption and post-permanency support.
ASCC, Adoption-Sensitive Clinical Care - https://hbasct.org/

Training and education focused on adoption-sensitive care in healthcare and clinical settings.
Cam Lee Small / Therapy Redeemed - https://therapyredeemed.com/

Adoptee-centered therapy, education, podcasts, and courses that can help parents and caregivers learn from adoptee perspectives.

Helpful books for parents or caregivers

Parenting in the Eye of the Storm: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Navigating the Teen Years

https://us.jkp.com/products/parenting-in-the-eye-of-the-storm

A parent resource focused on staying grounded and navigating the teen years in adoption-sensitive ways.
The Connected Parent

https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/books/connected-parent-9780736978927/

Practical attachment-focused parenting strategies for children from hard places.

#AdoptionSupport #AdoptionJourney #AdoptiveParenting #AdoptionTherapy #TraumaInformedCare #AttachmentTrauma #AdoptionAwareness #AdoptionPodcast #ParentingAdoptedChildren #AdoptionResources

Episode 202: Laura Titensor - Host of the Solscript Podcast | When belonging costs you your voice. Then getting it back.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:05:41 -0700

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show.

CONTENT WARNING - The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk.

In this two-part conversation with Laura Titensor, the host of The SolScript Podcast, we dive into the powerful and often painful cost of trying to belong while losing your voice. Laura invited me onto her podcast to share this story so you can hear it here and on her show.

Laura opens up about the moment she first realized her spiritual authority had been quieted when she was publicly shut down teaching a group of young women and how that shifted everything about her faith, identity, and relationships. Together we talk about the deep ache which came from that loss, and what it looks like to begin reclaiming your voice without abandoning love.

In the second half of our conversation, we reflect on how these experiences affect family, marriage, parenting, and the way we define love and belonging. What does it really mean to love authentically when curiosity replaces judgment? How do we support the people we care about through major identity shifts, even when it feels like we’re losing our place in their world? This episode is for anyone who’s wrestled with the cost of belonging, the courage to speak up, and the road back to themselves.

CONTACT LAURA

Instagram -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-solscript-podcast/id1714303236

#WhenBelongingCostsYouYourVoice #FindingYourVoice #ReligiousTrauma #FaithAndHealing #AuthenticityMatters #SpiritualDeconstruction
#CuriosityOverJudgment #ReclaimingYourVoice #BelongingAndBoundaries

Episode 201: Ashley Buckner LMFT | Nothing changes if nothing changes - how to recognize and heal from religious trauma.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:59:00 -0700

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show.

CONTENT WARNING - The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk.

In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Buckner, LMFT, to talk honestly about something many people in high control/demand religions or groups feel but struggle to name: religious trauma.

Together, we explore what religious trauma actually is, how it shows up in individuals and families, and why it often goes unrecognized in deeply faith-centered communities.

Ashley brings a therapist’s clarity and compassion to a complex topic, helping us distinguish between healthy faith, harmful systems, and the quiet wounds that can linger when belief, identity, and belonging collide. This conversation isn’t about tearing down faith—it’s about awareness, accountability, and the possibility of healing and growth for individuals and for the church itself.

REFERENCES

Brainspotting - https://brainspotting.com/

CONTACT ASHLEY

Website - https://www.ashleybucknerlmft.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashleyb_therapy/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyb_therapy
X (Twitter) - https://x.com/ashleyb_therapy
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-session-with-ashley-b/id1766821542

#ReligiousTrauma #HealingJourney #FaithAndHealing #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaInformed #UtahVoices #TherapyTalk #FaithDeconstruction
#NothingChangesIfNothingChanges #LDSChurch #MormonChurch #IAmAMormon

Because real change doesn’t start with defensiveness—it starts with being curious.

Episode 200: Paul Burgon | Davos for Dummies

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:45:05 -0700

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the program.

The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested, so please consume at your own risk.

Davos has a reputation. A snowy playground for global elites, billionaires, and world leaders deciding the future behind closed doors. But is that actually the full picture? In this conversation, my guest and friend, Paul Burgon, returning from his second visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, offers a grounded, on-the-ground perspective that challenges the stereotype.

He shares how surprisingly accessible the conference can be for people outside the halls of power, the contagious energy that spills far beyond the official sessions, and why Davos is filled with people who are genuinely passionate about making meaningful change in the world. This is a candid look at Davos—not as an idea, but as an experience.

CONTACT PAUL

Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulburgon/
Website - https://www.kittyhawkvc.com/khteam

REFERENCES AND CALL-OUTS

Larry Fink - https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual
Activities and Sessions - Spreadsheet
WEF - https://www.weforum.org/
Davos - https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/destinations/davos/

#DavosForDummies
#WEF
#InsideDavos
#WorldEconomicForum
#IsDavosForEveryone
#GlobalConversations
#ChangeMakers
#BeyondTheElites
#IdeasInAction
#Kittyhawk

Episode 199: Ethan and Leland Osterhout | 20 Feet From History — Witnessing the Charlie Kirk Assassination

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:55:33 -0700

Ladies and Gentlemen and whoever else is listening. The opinions of Brian, your host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk.

Ethan and Leland reflect on what it means to be close—not just physically, but emotionally—to a moment that altered the course of many lives. Just 20 feet away, they found themselves inside a violent, chaotic event surrounding the Charlie Kirk assassination at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Seconds felt suspended and normalcy vanished.

This conversation isn’t about replaying headlines or assigning meaning too quickly; it’s about memory, proximity, and the quiet aftermath that lingers long after the crowd disperses and media stories fade. What stays with you when you realize you were close enough to history to feel it move?

Contact:
Leland - https://www.instagram.com/leland_osterhout/
Ethan - https://www.instagram.com/lelegoman/

References and Time Stamp Call-outs:
@ 10:19 - The Chaos Machine - Amazon Link
@ 16:55 - DSM5 - The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition
@ 37:00 - Leland interviewed on ABC4 Salt Lake City

#CharlieKirkAssassination #UtahValleyUniversity #UVU #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #ProveMeWrong #WhenHistoryTurns #ProximityToTragedy #UnforgettableMoments
#LivingThroughHistory #20FeetFromHistory

Episode 198: Samantha | I left my faith and now I can't leave it alone...I'll tell you why

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:24:13 -0700

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. My guest today is Samantha, the host and creator of the TikTok and Instagram accounts MormWithThoseWhoMormed.

WARNING: The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk.

There’s a phrase often lobbed at former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who continue to speak openly about their experience: “They can leave the Church, but they can’t leave it alone.”

Today, Samantha helps us unpack the real and often overlooked why behind that sentiment.

So get comfy. Bring an open heart and a curious mind, and join us as She takes us on a thoughtful, honest, and occasionally witty tour through her brain..

FOLLOW SAMANTHA TODAY
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mormwiththosewhomormed
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mormwiththosewhomormed

#MormWithThoseWhoMormed #Mormon #LDS #ExLDS #FormerMormon #LoveThyNeighbor #TheChurchOfJesusChrist #CantLeaveItAlone

Episode 197: Jashub Hinton | I didn't listen to my parents...now I'm addicted.

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:17:56 -0700

Ladies and gentlemen—and whoever else is listening—welcome back to the show.

My guest today is Jashub Hinton, a 14-year-old piano composer whose talent far exceeds his upcoming driver’s license privileges. Jashub recently released a beautiful new arrangement of one of our all-time favorite Christmas classics Carol of The Bells.

He joins us today to talk about his journey—how he got started, how he’s grown as a musician, and how not listening to his parents may have contributed to his current addiction… to the piano. It’s a condition he may be managing for the rest of his life—and honestly, we’re all better for it.

So, Piano Guys...fair warning, This kid is coming for you.

FOLLOW JASHUB TODAY
YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@BabyGrandPianist-k8p

#BabyGrandPianist #DontListenToYourParents #JashubHintonPiano #PianoGuys #ThePianoGuys #PatrikPietschmann #JonSchmidt

Episode 196: Justin Levine | Guiding struggling youth from Striving to Thriving

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:25:57 -0700

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Justin Levine, the founder and coach behind @StrivetoThriveCoaching_, a high-touch coaching practice that helps teens, young adults, and families turn life’s toughest transitions into long-term growth. Drawing on his background in neuroscience, athletics, and youth mental health advocacy, Justin works with clients who are leaving treatment programs or simply feeling stuck in “what’s next,” giving them structure, mentorship, and practical tools so they can thrive in real life—not just on paper. Through a step-by-step pathway that blends self-discovery, habit-building, accountability, and real-world application, he focuses on resilience, identity, and purpose, helping clients move from surviving to truly thriving.

CONTACT JUSTIN TODAY
@ StriveToThriveCoaching_
@ Dreamers Are Undefeated
Email - justin@strivetothrivecoaching.org
Website - https://strivetothrivecoaching.org/

#StriveToThrive #DreamersAreUndefeated #FromSurvivingToThriving #TeenCoaching #YoungAdultSupport #FamilyHealing #GrowthMindset #ResilientMindset #OwnYourJourney #HabitsForSuccess

Episode 195: Robert Haddock and Teri Shelley | Elk Ridge Unfiltered: Talking Leadership, Growth, and Community

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:40:50 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show.

Today we’re getting real about our local leadership. I’m joined by Elk Ridge Mayor Robert Haddock and his challenger, Teri Shelley, to talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what they each hope to bring to the city’s future. No scripts, no spin — just two passionate community members sharing their visions for Elk Ridge.

CONTACT Robert and Teri

Robert Haddock - (208) 573-3135 - mayor@elkridgecity.org
Teri Shelley - Facebook - Terishelley@yahoo.com

#PoliticsAreLocal #ElkRidgeMayor #ElkRidgeUtah #UtahCountyPolitics #UtahPolitics

Episode 194: Barry Fell, LCSW | Therapy. Is it a life-changer, lifestyle, or a big fat waste of time?

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:17:40 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. Today my guest is Barry Fell, LCSW, who’s not only a seasoned therapist but also the author of a pretty eye-opening book called Therapy: A Life-changer, A Lifestyle, Or a Waste of Time. In it, Barry digs into the real questions a lot of us have about therapy but don’t always say out loud—does it actually change your life, does it just become a routine, or can it sometimes feel like a waste of time? With over 20 years of experience in the field, Barry’s seen it all, and he’s not afraid to be honest about what works and what doesn’t. We’re going to dive into his story, his insights, and maybe challenge a few assumptions along the way.

Get the book here: https://tinyurl.com/2zpd6jj4
Get his other book: rb.gy/4zp61j

#Therapy #LMFT #BarryFellLCSW #Telos

Episode 193: Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks | Holy mismatch: When church and mental health collide.

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:52:33 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the show.
My guest today is Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks, PhD, LCSW, Owner/Executive Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, and she is an all around pretty good human and so gracious with the time to share her story with me.

Julie joins me today to talk about her life growing up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also the reason she started her therapy practice which has been incredibly successful for more than two decades. In recent months and years, her passion for helping people and her faith have collided. What happens when healing feels like heresy? Julie shares why she has recently walked away from her church and the pains, challenges and freedoms she has experienced in doing so.

CONTACT JULIE

Faith journeys women's group coaching https://www.drjuliehanks.com/community Therapy practice https://wasatchfamilytherapy.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjuliehanks Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrJulieHanks/ #WasatchFamilyTherapy #DrJulieHanks #SaturdaysWarrior #LDS #Mormon #ParrishTheThought #AtLastSheSaidItPodcast #LatterDayStrugglesPodcast

Episode 192: Katie Coe | Holy Cow! Finally a Food Cult Leader Speaks Out

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:28:08 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening — welcome back to the show.

My guest today is Katie Coe, Ag Science teacher at Princeton High School in Princeton, California, and, as some affectionately call her, one of the leaders of America’s food cults. We dig into her roots growing up in the cattle ranching and farming world of Shasta County, CA, and explore her passion for teaching the next generation about an industry that is — quite literally — life-giving for all of us.

CONTACT KATIE
Email - kcoe@pjusd.org
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taters_33/

REFERENCES
Iowa Dairy Farmer - https://www.instagram.com/iowadairyfarmer/
Utah FFA - https://www.instagram.com/utahffa/
California FFA - https://www.instagram.com/californiaffa/
National FFA - https://www.ffa.org/
Princeton High School - https://www.facebook.com/pjusd
Fall River High School - https://www.instagram.com/fallriverjrsrhighschool/
Etna High School - https://www.svusd.us/etna-high-school/
California Farm Bureau - https://www.cfbf.com/

#FFA #CaliforniaFFA #UtahFFA #FutureFarmersOfAmerica #IowaDairyFarmer #FoodProductionForAmerica #FoodCults #CaliforniaFarmers #CaliforniaFarmBureau

Episode 191: Jennifer Yeo | Revealing the "reality" of Reality TV's Sold on SLC

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:04:08 -0600

Today’s guest is Jennifer Yeo — powerhouse CEO, founder, and principal broker of Presidio Real Estate, and one of the breakout stars of Bravo’s Sold on SLC.

From juggling deals and leading a top brokerage to having reality TV cameras follow her every move, Jennifer’s seen it all — including how the magic of television can turn everyday business into dramatic storylines that aren’t quite as real as they look.

CONTACT Jennifer
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjenniferyeo/

#SoldOnSLC #SoldOnSaltLake #PresidoUtah #PresidioRealtEstateUtah #UtahRealEstate #SellingSaltLake #SecretLivesOfMormonWives #RealityTV #NotSoReality #LDSChurch #MormonsInRealEstate

Episode 190: Laurie Lee Hall | Author of Dictates of Conscience, From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 22:18:23 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the show.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Laurie Lee Hall, author of Dictates of Conscience: The Journey from Mormon High Priest to Transgender Woman, to explore her extraordinary life—a path marked by devotion, courage, and authenticity over 50 years. Once a respected leader and chief temple architect within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laurie shares what it meant to honor her truth in the face of profound spiritual and social consequence.

We also have a special guest on the program. Joining Laurie Lee are a
15-year-old transgender boy and his devoted, passionate, and fiercely supportive mother. Together, they offer a rare intergenerational glimpse into the evolving landscape of gender identity, parental advocacy, and the
real-life challenges and triumphs of living authentically in today’s world.

This is a conversation about faith, identity, and the unbreakable power of love—and what it truly means to follow the dictates of one's own conscience.

Note: We regret that our additional guests have chosen to remain anonymous as they don't feel safe in today's political climate.

CONTACT Laurie Lee
Buy the Book - https://shorturl.at/qXL7e
Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/laurieleehall/
Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/laurie.lee.hall

#TransVoices
#FaithAndIdentity
#LGBTQStories
#TransYouth
#ParentingWithPride
#LivingAuthentically
#DictatesOfConscience
#LDSChurch
#MormonChurch
#Excommunincation
#GenderAffirmingCare

Episode 189: Chris Williams | If you're feeling like poo, hormone therapy might just be for you.

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:58:03 -0600

Chris Williams is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and founder of Revive Hormone Health. He has a deep passion for helping others feel their best. He is dedicated to making a meaningful and actual healing in the lives of his patients. Too often, traditional healthcare methods and treatments are dictated by insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies which treat symptoms not root causes. Thus keeping people sick and dependent. The opposite of what healthcare ought to be.

Chris practices what he preaches too. He is his own patient and has recently lost over 100 pounds and kicked his high blood pressure medication.

CONTACT Chris
Website - www.revivehormonehealth.com
Email - info@revivehormonehealth.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revive_hormone_health/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571282506222
Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-williams-fnp/

#SickCare #HormoneReplacementTherapy #HRT #BigPharma #LowLibido #ED #ErectileDysfunction #Menopause #MiddleAge #LowEnergy #FeelLikePoo #ReviveHormoneHealth

Episode 188: Valerie Hamaker | CoHost of the Latter-day Struggles podcast.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 23:16:18 -0600

My guest today is Valerie Hamaker, a licensed mental health professional and co-host of the popular Latter Day Struggles podcast—a show focused on helping individuals, especially members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, navigate the emotional and spiritual challenges that arise from complex church history and theology.

Recently, Valerie and her husband Nathan were summoned to appear before a membership disciplinary council—a process that often results in excommunication. Instead of participating, they chose to resign their membership.

The way they’ve been treated by their local leaders—what I’d call a clear attempt at silencing—feels not only confusing and unsettling, but also symptomatic of deeper cracks within the structure and institution of the LDS Church.

CONTACT VALERIE
Instagram -https://shorturl.at/RSFs6
Facebook - https://shorturl.at/QXSXb
Website - https://valeriehamaker.com/
Email - admin@latterdaystruggles.com

#TheMormonChurch #MissouriMormons #LDSFaithCrisis #Mormon #LDSChurch #FaithCrisis #TruthCrisis #ExMo #Scrupulocity #Patriarchy #CantUnsee #LatterDayStruggles #DoAllTheThings #FaithTransition #NuancedMormon #FollowTheProphet #AtLastSheSaidIt

Episode 187: Cynthia Winward and Susan Hinckley | Hosts of the At Last She Said It podcast.

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:45:56 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whomever else is listening. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, I truly appreciate your support. Your time and attention mean the world to me, and I don’t take it for granted.

If this show has added value to your life, please take a moment to like, share, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps more than you know!

Today, my guests are the hosts of the popular Mormon podcast called At Last She Said It. Women of faith talking about complicated things. Please welcome Susan Hinckley and Cynthia Winward.

After saying it in conversation a thousand times to each other, they decided it was time to finally say some of what they needed to hear out loud. They hope these podcast conversations can help women feel connected to one another. So often thoughts, feelings, and experiences—some particular to the complex lives of LDS women—remain unspoken or unacknowledged at church. Through conversations with each other and selected guests, they seek to amplify and explore a variety of voices, stories, ideas and experiences of women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Follow them today!
Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/atlastshesaidit/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/atlastshesaidit
Website -https://atlastshesaidit.org
Email - atlastshesaidit@gmail.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-last-she-said-it/id1506045350

#AtLastSheSaidIt #PatriarchalStructures #MormonPatriarchy #ComplicatedThings

Episode 186: Amy McPhie Allebest | Where did patriarchy come from? Who invented it?

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:34:40 -0700

If this show has added value to your life, please take a moment to like, share, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps more than you know!

Today, we’re diving into a conversation that’s both eye-opening and essential: the deeply rooted system of patriarchy. To help us unravel its history and impact, I’m honored to welcome Amy McPhie Allebest—the brilliant mind behind the acclaimed podcast and YouTube series Breaking Down Patriarchy. Through her work, Amy explores the long-standing power imbalances that have shaped societies for millennia.

But this isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a call to action. What can we do to challenge these structures and create a more equitable world? Listen in for a fascinating discussion filled with historical insights, practical strategies, and actionable takeaways to spark change in your own life and community.

Follow her work today!
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bdownpatriarchy/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@breakingdownpatriarchy
Website - https://breakingdownpatriarchy.com/

#BreakingDownPatriarchy #Feminism #Feminazi #PatriarchalStructures

Episode 185: Amanda Frutos | The secret life of Lottie, the blood tracker

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:29:34 -0700

My guest today is Amanda Frutos, owner of Lottie, the famous Weimaraner, blood tracker. She shares the history of this amazing breed of tracker animal and the process and need for tracking big game in the Rocky Mountain West. It's a bit like CSI.

SOURCES

www.unitedbloodtrackers.org
www.rockymountainbiggamerecovery.com
www.akc.org/dog-breeds/weimaraner/

Episode 184: Phelosha Collaros | America could end up like Colombia's violent 1950's civil war unless we change now!

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:05:45 -0700

Welcome back to the show, my beautiful listeners.

I’m so excited to share today’s conversation with you. My guest is Phelosha Collaros, the visionary founder of DepolarWise.com, a powerful community platform built with one purpose in mind: to bridge the ever-growing political and ideological divides that threaten to tear us apart—not just here in America, but across the globe. Phelosha’s mission is about making connections, one person at a time, to foster understanding, compassion, and common ground where we so desperately need it.

Phelosha's passion for this work comes from a deeply personal place. Her mother, born in Colombia, witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of a polarized society. During the violent period known as La Violencia, her own community turned on each other with such brutal fervor that they were willing to kill Phelosha’s grandfather simply because of his political beliefs. Over the course of nearly a decade, that civil war claimed more than 200,000 lives, leaving deep scars on the Colombian nation.

While the example I just shared is extreme—and thank goodness, we’re not there yet—it’s a stark reminder of the dangers when division turns into dehumanization. And make no mistake, we are seeing alarming signs of that same toxic divide here in the U.S. over the past decade or so. If we’re not careful, we could follow that same path. But here’s the thing: we don’t have to. The power is in our hands.

To heal, to shift the narrative, and to stop the cycle of hate that we’re trapped in, we need to get uncomfortable. We need to step outside our echo chambers and face the discomfort of truly learning about each other—especially about those who see the world differently than we do. It’s a process, but it’s a process that can begin today.

So, I encourage you to listen closely, because this conversation offers hope and practical ways we can be part of the solution. The miracle of unity isn’t as far off as it might seem—it just requires us to take the first step.

Let’s dive in.

COMMUNICATION, BOOKS and REFERENCES

DepolarWise.com - http://depolarwise.com/
Email - info@depolarwise.com
Phelosha's TED Talk - https://shorturl.at/JgHMa
La Violencia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Violencia
Braver Angels - https://braverangels.org/
I Never Thought of It That Way -
Uncomfy Podcast - https://www.byuradio.org/uncomfy

Episode183 Thiefane Magre | Those pesky Trump tariffs and what they really mean.

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:52:25 -0700

Our guest today is Thiefane (pronounced TFN) Magré, founder and CEO of Prouduct. They help entrepreneurs and businesses with product global sourcing. We've asked him on the show again to try and make sense of the tariffs Donald Trump has been hammering for the past election cycle.

He does a simple dive into what it means for all of us. Hint. Tariffs may not mean what you think they mean.

#Prouduct #MadeInChina #TrumpTariffs #Tariffs #Trump #China #UkraineWar #FollowTheMoney #GlobalSourcing #ChangeBehavior #ProtectEconomy

Episode182 Bridgette and Laney Casey | Watching our dad nearly die. The kids perspective

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:47:57 -0700

My guests today are Laney and Bridgette Casey. Last year I interviewed their parents, Matt and Celeste. Over three years ago Matt was diagnosed with an extremely rare illness called Neuroendocrine cancer. It almost took his life and so often so much of the attention, although well deserved, goes to the person suffering. Often times the family can sometimes get overlooked even as they are suffering along side the sick or injured one.

This is Matt's story through THEIR eyes. The eyes of the children. Have your tissues handy.

Listen to Matt and Celeste's original story here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parrish-the-thought/id1348128086?i=1000636743479

#NeuroendocrineCancer #CancerSucks #FamilyFirst #NetCancer #ZebraStrong #CancerCard #CaseyFamily

Episode 181: Journalist Julie Rose | The evolution of media. Exactly the same, totally different.

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:13:59 -0700

My guest today is 20 year veteran radio journalist Julie Rose, host of two insightful podcasts on BYU Radio; Top of Mind and the Uncomfy podcast.

Several weeks ago I was invited to be guest on her Uncomfy podcast sharing a profound pivot in my own life that has helped change my perspectives on so many things. (Here is that episode - https://youtu.be/Q5RZVtV3ijk?si=DWxNIFyftUfWh-F5)

Julie is such a great interviewer, having done more than 10,000 interviews, she was such a joy to talk to that I decided to have her on my show to share her story of how she got into this world of storytelling. She is a wise thinker and so easy to talk to about so many things.

Find Her Shows

Top of Mind - https://www.youtube.com/@topofmindpod
Uncomfy - https://www.youtube.com/@uncomfy.podcast
BYU Radio - https://www.byuradio.org/

You can also find these shows on your favorite podcast platforms in addition to YouTube

#BYURadio #NPR #WaitWaitDontTellMe #RadioJournalism #JulieRose #UncomfyPodcast #TopOfMindPodcast #AllThingsConsidered #MorningAddition #Allsides

Episode 180: Kenn Solomon | Denver Nuggets supermascot "Rocky" revealed after 33 years behind the mask.

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:35:16 -0600

I recently had the chance to sit down with my longtime friend, Supermascot Rocky, the iconic face (or should I say fur) of the Denver Nuggets, whom I've known for over 33 years. In a candid and heartwarming interview, Rocky (Kenn Solomon) finally reveals the secrets behind the mask after all these years. We've shared so many memories together, from thrilling courtside antics to behind-the-scenes moments that fans rarely get to see. Hearing him talk about his journey, how he brought joy to fans, and the stories that shaped his larger-than-life persona was nothing short of amazing. The bond we've built over three decades only deepened as he peeled back the layers of the character that has captured the hearts of so many. Especially the ins and outs of raising three young (not so much anymore) boys in the shadow of their cartoon dad and the massive effect it has had on their lives.

#DenverNuggets #SuperMascotRocky #Rocky #OriginalJazzBear #JonAbsey #CharlesBarkley #MyThreeSons #DetroitPistonsHooper #JohnElway #DenverBroncos #MascotHallOfFame #CadeSolomon #DrakeSolomon

Episode 179: Kenny Wyland | A conservative argument against Trump...from a liberal.

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:06:31 -0600

Welcome back to the show. Thank you for being here. My guest today is Kenny Wyland, a small business owner and real estate investor. This episode was originally designed to have two average American guys talking about why one of them loves Trump and one does not. For the sake of understanding either "side".

Sadly my conservative Trump fan had scheduling conflicts and in the interest of time we had to move on without him. Stay tuned for a follow up with just him as soon as possible. I try to be as balanced as possible on this show.

Kenny puts forth a decent and fairly conservative argument about why Donald Trump could be dangerous for democracy.

The conversation may surprise you. And all of us ought to be very concerned.

In Trump's Own Words

FoxNews Story

#LoveTrump #AnyoneButTrump #HarrisWalz #RomneyObama #ProtectTheConstitution #Leftism #Conservatism #TrumpIsHitler #ConstitutionTrumpsAll #TerminateTheConstitution #FoxNews #LiberalMedia #NewYorkTimes

Episode 178: Alicia Keller | Three Bridges, VP of Sales, talks luxury living in Utah County

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:31:42 -0600

Hello ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening.

My guest today is Alicia Keller, VP of Sales for the brand new luxury living community in south Utah County called Three Bridges in Salem, Utah.

She gives us a sneak peak into the origin, vision, and progress of this amazing new high-end golf and amenity-rich community nestled between the base of Tower Mountain and the community of Salem.

The golf course has been designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr

#ThreeBridges #BetterThanDaybreak #VerticalMembership #LuxuryLivingSalemUtah #LuxuryGolfUtahCounty #TheNewParkCity #GolfersParadise #ResortLiving #HighEndLuxuryLiving #RobertTrentJonesJr

Episode 177: Elizabeth Allen and Ellie Higginson | State champion cheerleaders. It ain't all lipstick, skirts and jumping around.

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:56:38 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, once again, welcome back to the program.

I have two special guests today. They are Elizabeth Allen and Ellie Higginson, former and current Utah State cheer champions from Salem Hills High School. They reveal the not-so-secret world behind the scenes of competitive cheer teams.

It's a grueling level of physical, emotional and mental commitment to be the best in state several times over. Plus the sisterhood created by a shared love of the sport has bonded these girls as life-long friends.

Full disclosure. Your humble host was a cheerleader at Utah State University back in 1991 so I get to chime in with my similar experiences and perspectives.

#SHHS #SalemHighSchool #SalemHighSchoolCheer #CheerSisterhood #MoreThanLipstick #UtahStateCheerChampions #NotMeanGirls

Episode 176: Camille, Landon, Jennah and Emily | Teen perspectives part 2, nearly 5 years later

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:20:05 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, thank you again for listening to the show. My guests today are Landon and Camille Pollard, Jennah Lee Sheffield and Emily Parrish.

Almost 5 years ago, we had all of them on the show in an episode called "Perspectives on Life, Like from Teenagers." They're all official adults now so we invited them all back got their current perspectives on the same questions asked back then.

We get a glimpse into their developing lives. Oh, and they used the word, "like" a lot less.

#TeenPerspectives #TeenTalk #LifeStages #LDSYouth #Mormons #YoungMarriedCouples #YoungMarriedMormons #ThinkLessDoMore

Episode 175: Cary and Reiley Snowden | Father-son creators of the Rock Logster app

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 10:54:56 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the program.

My guests today are Cary and Reiley Snowden, a father-son app development team and creators of Simple Migrane Tracker and most recently, Rock Logster, a music and memory journaling app for those who love concerts.

A blogging and genealogy meets Yelp app of sorts.

The Snowdens use their love and interest in technology to strengthen family bonds. A family that geeks out on technology together, stays together.

#RockLogster #FamilyBonding #FatherSonTeam #SquareCompass #SimpleMigraineTracker

Episode 174: Ashlie Sanders and Emilie Call | That's Church Podcast

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:29:56 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the program. My guests today are sisters Ashlie Sanders (@the_nuanced_mormon) and Emilie Call, hosts of the growing podcast called That's Church.

Both are lifelong members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) who are building bridges & fostering unity by exploring various churches, beliefs and ideologies as LDS women.

#ThatsChurch #NuancedMormon #LoveThyNeighbor #LDS #Mormon #LDSChurch #BuildingBridges #GoodInAllChurches #MonopolyOnKindness

Episode 173: Tiffany Sowby | Founder of Rising Violet

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:01:08 -0600

Today my guest is Tiffany Sowby, founder of a new foundation, Rising Violet, supporting mostly women who are trying to establish financial independence from previous partners who were the sole bread winners. Many women feel cultural expectations and pressure to rely entirely upon their partners for financial security, but due to death, divorce, and other circumstances, later find they are unable to provide for themselves or their family.

Tiffany shares her story behind the creation of Rising Violet, who Violet was and why they do what they do. Tiffany is also the co-host of the fun podcast called The Sisterhood Podcast

Follow on Social Media
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rising.violet/
Website - https://risingviolet.org/

#RisingViolet #TheSisterhoodPodcast #Mormon #SistersHelpingSisters #LDSMarriage

Episode 172: Eden Strader | Part 3, My message to Mormon parents of gay children. Just love them like we're taught.

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:17:03 -0600

Welcome back to the program ya'll.

On the show today is my queer daughter Eden Strader. She came out to us three years ago. The process was a serious growth challenge for us as her parents. We handled it a little bit right but mostly wrong. Not out of malice but ignorance. A lot of damage was done but we've learned how to love better and deeper. It was a rough time in our story but we now have a healthy relationship, loving her as she is and will continue to be. She gives us a lot of back story to...well...her story.

#GayMormons #LGBTQ #LoveYourKids #MormonParentsOfGayKids #LDSChurch #EdenStrader #PrideMonth #MyKidIsQueer #ILoveMyGayKid

Episode 171: Mayor Brent Winder, Woodland Hills, UT | A slice of paradise on the hill.

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:42:09 -0600

Welcome back to the show. My guest today is the Mayor of Woodland Hills, UT, Brent Winder. He joins me today to talk about what it's like to put yourself out there, run for and hold public office. Taking a look behind the curtain and to brag a little about why this community is such a draw for those looking to move to Utah Valley at the base of Loafer Mountain.

#WoodlandHillsUtah #BrianParrishRealtor #UtahValleyLiving #ThreeBridges and #ElkRidgeUtah #MayorBrentWinder #SummitCreekUtah

Episode 170: Rachel and Aaron Earnest | Ask us why we live in Summit Creek

Fri, 31 May 2024 15:28:17 -0600

Welcome back to Parrish The Thought podcast. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Rachel and Aaron Earnest, who have recently relocated to the breathtaking mountain neighborhood of Summit Creek in Woodland Hills, Utah. Join us as they share their journey and reveal why they chose this stunning community as their new home.

#SummitCreekUtah #WoodlandHillsUtah #SouthUtahCountyLiving

Episode 169: Isaac Steed | From sweet life to survival under the control of FLDS cult leader Warren Jeffs.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 22:04:28 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen, and whoever else is listening. Welcome back again to the show.

This may be one of the most intriguing episodes in the last 5 years. Several months ago I interviewed author Charlene Paul, Episode 159, who wrote a book called Devotion Deliverance Deception, Keep Sweet - Pray and Obey, Isaac's Story about a young mans' life journey inside the FLDS Church and the world of polygamy and mind control.

Today we have the subject of that book, Isaac Steed with us.

Buckle up for a more in-depth look at what it was like growing up, and living a "happy normal childhood" inside the FLDS Church and the tightrope walking it took to survive under the total and absolute control of the then leader Warren Jeffs and what it was like to be banished in an instant for no apparent reason after literally devoting EVERYTHING to the group.

#FLDSChurch #WarrenJeffs #ShortCreek #ColoradoCity #Hilldale #LostBoys
#DevotionDeceptionDeliverance #Polygamy #ChildBrides #MasterDeceiver #KeepSweetPrayObey #KeepSweet #GodKnows #FollowTheProphet

Episode 168: Author Rebecca Woulfe | The Gift of a Punishment-Free Childhood: A New Way to Parent for a New World

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:21:50 -0600

My guest today is the author of The Gift of a Punishment-Free Childhood, Rebecca Woulfe.

This book is a refreshing oasis for parents—a loving and humorous account of one mother’s journey of parenting her children without punishment. Rebecca Woulfe empowers you to trust your instincts, address each child’s unique needs, and uncover the solutions that work for your family. Practical guidance accompanies each developmental stage, revealing the “how” and “why” of these strategies.

You will discover the transformative power of parenting without punishment in Woulfe’s groundbreaking book. With real-life examples and a touch of humor, she shares her personal journey of creating healthy, nurturing relationships with her children. Unveiling the ineffectiveness of punishment, her age-appropriate alternatives foster discipline and maintain a loving bond.

Whether you have a toddler, tween, or teenager, you can apply Woulfe’s techniques throughout your parenting journey. It’s never too late or too early to join her in exploring the power of creativity and compassion. Step into a world where punishment is replaced with effective discipline and watch as your parent-child relationship flourishes.

We even talk about how the punishment free concept can be applied in the workplace, friendships and even intimate relationships.

CONTACT REBECCA
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069031221653
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_rebecca_woulfe
Email - info@rebeccawoulfe.com

#PunishmentFreeParenting #SuckLess #NoPunishment #BreateMoreSuckLess #ParentingWithoutPunishment #PunishmentFreeRelationships #RebeccaWoulfe

Episode 167: Troy Warner of First Class Home Mortgage | Real estate is still one of the best wealth building tools. Get in the game now.

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:22:05 -0600

My guest today is Troy Warner of First Class Home Mortgage. We talk about the current concerns in the market and why it's still a great time to own real estate, if you can manage it of course. It also may not be a dark as it seems. One tip. Stop watching the media as basis for your research in making real estate decisions.

CONTACT TROY
http://troywarner.com/
(385)-999-1871
loans@troywarner.com

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#FirstClassHomeMortgage #TroyWarner #UCAR #NAR #BuildWealthNow #Freedom #PickingStocks #DaveRamsey #CreditReport #PayOffDebt

Episode 166: Tiffany Sowby and Allyson Reynolds | Hosts of The Sisterhood Podcast

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 22:04:38 -0600

My guests today are the hosts of the long-time LDS podcast called The Sisterhood Podcast. Two LDS women who have created a hopeful place for women who love the gospel but struggle with the church. Promoting love and understanding for women all over the faith spectrum.

We talk about how we as humans and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can do so much more to love and accept each other no matter our politics or individual perspectives and experiences, etc.

#TheSisterhoodPodcast #LDSChurch #MormonChurch #Mormons #WomenOnTheStand #ExMo #MembersInTheRoom #GeneralConference #LDS #ChurchOfJesusChrist.

Episode 165: Kenny Parcell | Clarifying the controversial NAR court case

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 08:34:29 -0600

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the program.

Today my guest is former NAR, National Association of Realtors president, Kenny Parcell here to talk about, and clarify, the recent court ruling against NAR and what that actually means for buyers, sellers, realtors and the real estate industry as a whole. We also touch on the harassment allegations that led to him resigning as president of the 1.5 million member group last year..

Contact Kenny
kenny@kennyparcell.com

#NAR #Realtor #PlayNiceInTheSandbox #RealEstateCommissions #NARLawsuit #NARSettlement #SitzerBurnettCase #KennyParcell #UCAR #UAR

Episode 164: Hunter Rasmussen | How getting shot by my friend blessed my life.

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:27:38 -0600

My guest today is Hunter Rasmussen, otherwise recently known as the 1 Legged Hunter. About 5 months ago, in a freak hunting accident, he was accidentally shot by his friend and ended up losing his leg below the knee. As a young man about to start the rest of his life, this was a devastating blow. In the dark corners of his mind, his life was over…or was it?

Saddle up for a deep dive into the mind of a guy determined to use this experience to start a much more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Follow Hunter
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1_legged_hunter/

#Amputee #1LeggedHunter #DontShootFriends #OneArmedDrummer #Miracle #MyFriendSavedMyLife #HunterRasmussen

Episode 163: Malory Ruesch | An addicts journey through hell and recovery.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 23:19:06 -0600

Welcome, my guest today is Malory Ruesch, author of the book Inspired to Recover and owner of Ruesch Recovery. She has deep knowledge of the ups and downs of addiction and recovery as she is a recovering addict herself, of almost 10 years. We deep dive into the choices that led her down the dark paths she had to travel in order to meet an incredible angel who truly saw her and probably saved her life.

Contact Malory
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rueschrecovery/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/malory.jacobs.5

#RueschRecovery #TellYourStory #MaloryRuesch #OneLife #SecondChances #Addiction

Episode 162: Jennifer Grimshaw and Heather Morley | Slaying it as single mothers and realtors.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:15:33 -0600

My guests today are two. Jennifer Grimshaw and Heather Morley. Two amazing humans, utah realtors and most impressive of all, they’re both working single moms. Life happened to both of them in a hard way but they embraced uncomfortable and are killing it in real estate and being pretty dang cool moms. Just ask any of their kids.

#SingleMoms #SingleMomRealtors #UtahSingleMomRealtors #EmbraceUncomfortable #GirlBoss #BossBabes #ParentingIsHard

Episode 161: Amy Watkins Jensen, Founder of Women on The Stand | The LDS Church says women are equals. Prove it!

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:44:37 -0700

My guest today is Amy Watkins Jensen, faithful member of the LDS Church, wife, mother, and creator of the IG account, Women on the Stand. This episode is primarily for members of the LDS Church but has implications in all religions and organizations. Why is this important? In a typical LDS Church meeting, for example only the Bishop and his counselors are seated on the stand behind the pulpit. Anyone visiting that ward (congregation) can look up and know who the leaders are. In the Oakland, CA Stake for the past decade, the women’s organization leaders have been sitting on the stand during ward and stake meetings. Fair and balanced right? No problem. Back in October of 2023, a member of the churchs area authority for that region of the country decided having women leaders represented on the stand was a problem and put an end to this practice. This was an abosolute slap in the face to the women of the church on so many levels and it hurt. A lot. You see there was nothing broken here. This practice was benefiting thousands of people in these Bay Area wards yet some leader, not from the area, decided, this was just not how things were supposed to be done. Amy began her search for answers at the local level and turned up empty. Letters to the general church offices also seemed to have fallen on deaf ears for now, so she has created this community to spread the news and make some change. The Salt Lake Tribune ran an OpEd and here is their podcast about the story too. I’m sorry ladies that you have been getting a raw deal for like forever it seems and I may be a little late to the game but cannot unsee the imbalance. I call my brothers in the church to step up and push for better visibility for our sisters. They matter more than we have been showing. Contact Amy: womenonthestand@gmail.com #WomenOnTheStand #LDSWomen #PrivilegeMakesUsBlind #Patriarchy #EyesAreOpen #CannotUnSee #Othering #Tribalism #LetUsBeSeen #LDSChurch #RussellMNelson #APleaToMySisters #LDSChurchPresident #Feminism #SexismHurtsMenToo #LordIsItI #JesusVisitedWomenFirst #OaklandStake #SLTribune #SlapInTheFace

Episode 160: Careshmeh French | My young husband died. Don't make me feel wrong for mourning his loss my way.

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 16:45:37 -0700

My guest today is Careshmeh French and a couple years ago, she lost her soul mate, best friend and husband. All who happened to have been the same amazing man. This loss has left her broken beyond anything she has ever experienced before. The strange part about this is how those around her are uncomfortable with her grieving process and feel like she should have “moved on” by now. She gives us all good counsel on what not to do or say in the wake of someone's tragedy. . . . #Lukemia #MournWithThoseThatMourn #JustSitWithMe #LDSHospital #JustLetMeGrieve #EternalFamilies #MormonTapDance #HesInABetterPlace #DumbThingsToSayAtFunerals #SoulMate #HeWasMyPerson #Signs #TheLightBetweenUs

Episode 159: Author Charlene Paul | Devotion, Deception, Deliverance: Keep Sweet - Pray and Obey, Isaac's Story

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:03:06 -0700

My guest today is author of a new-ish book which takes us on a personal tour inside the FLDS church through one man's personal experience at the feet of Warren Jeffs, Charlene Paul. Issac's life is nothing short of astonishing! A shocking and mesmerizing story of faith, abuse, courage and freedom. It is well written with a blend of honesty, acceptance of the reality, genuine emotions and insight. Charlene tells of the struggles in the FLDS without embellishment or sensationalizing the story.

Such an amazing story.

Charlene's Website - https://storieswithcharlene.com/

Get the book today - https://www.amazon.com/Devotion-Deception-Deliverance-Sweet-Isaacs/dp/B0C6B5W3VJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=devotion+deception+deliverance+isaacs+story&qid=1708184757&sr=8-1

Similar Stories
FLDS Lost Boys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_GkQGUGlW8
Growing Up in Polygamy - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEawrksgFlimm0iR-aC7b0A

Help and Resources
Holding Out Help - https://holdingouthelp.org/

#FLDS #FLDSChurch #KeepSweetPrayAndObey #Polygamy #ShortCreek #DevotionDeceptionDeliverance #IsaacsStory #CharlenePaul

Episode 158: Brian Keith Parrish | Guest appearance on the Command Performances podcast with Cheryl Knowlton

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:38:34 -0700

Welcome back to the show. Today the microphones are flipped and I am in the hot seat as a guest on Cheryl Knowlton's Command Performances podcast. Cheryl is a public speaker and a public speaking coach, real estate coach and a ton of other energetic things. She grills me and gets me to tell my story into podcasting and real estate and the big life changes I have made over the past five years.

It's always nice to be on the other side of the mic.

#CherylKnowlton #CherylKnows #CommandPerformancesPodcast

Episode 157: Mark Hugentobler | Humanizing felons and changing the Utah state prison system

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 19:46:23 -0700

After a long and successful career as a high school coach and administrator, Mark was "sentenced" to prison by his local school board. He became the academy principal with the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah.

Arriving at the "Island of Misfit Toys", he quickly realized a massive opportunity to truly help and correct inmates. He saw prison through the eyes of the inmates who are not the monsters we often think they are. They're more often than not, decent men. Your brothers, fathers, uncles and friends.

During his eight-years inside he saw enrollment in the prison academy jump from 200 to nearly 1200 students and enacted, first hand, a mode of change that is more than possible in a severely broken system...if only someone at the top would listen. That someone may have just arrived.

Podcast
All My Friends Are Felons

Email
info@allmyfriendsarefelons.com

Website
All My Friends are Felons

Book
All My Friends are Felons

#UtahStateCorrections #CentralUtahCorrectionalFacility #AllMyFriendsAreFelons #CrabsInABucket #FelonsAreNotMonsters #CaptainYourStory #BrianRedd #HumanizeFelons #RedemptionForFelons #Hope #ReasonToLive #WhyTheHellNot #MarkHugentobler

Episode 156: Jake, Part 2 | Stake Relief Society President tells her bi-sexual daughter's coming out story.

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 21:47:36 -0700

Welcome back to the second episode in my series for LDS (Mormon) parents of gay children. In part 1, Episode 155, Jake guided us through this first phase of his coming out journey as a 34 yo man to his parents a little over 4 months ago. On today’s episode, we have an additional special guest, Sue Petersen, who was the Stake Relief Society president in the Elk Ridge Utah Stake for the past 5 years. Sue has a grown daughter who has been in a lesbian relationship for the past 7 years. She shares with us how she has navigated that path, the mistakes she made and the bridges she has built by following Christ's example. For those not familiar with the LDS church, the Relief Society is the womens organization within the church. In Elk Ridge there are 12 wards or congregations and Sue was the leader over all those. I want to say in the spirit of disclosure, we are still only getting Jake’s perspective at this stage. We don’t use his last name or call out who parents are out of respect for their privacy so please keep that in mind as you listen. Sue holds a support group for moms of gay children every month on the second Thursday, 7-9pm. If you are local to Utah County and would like to attend, please reach out to her at suepete@me.com #LoveThyNeighbor #GayMormon #MomDadImGay #ThemGays #ComingOut #Suicide #LGBTQ #MormonStories #ItsWhoIAm #IDidntChooseThis #DreamsOfAParent #MourningTheLoss #IRespectMyParents #Disowned #ElkRidgeUtahStake

Episode 155: Jake, Part 1 | Mom, dad. I’m gay. Please don’t reject me

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:12:11 -0700

Welcome back to the program Parrish The Thought listeners.

Today's episode is the first in a short series I'm doing for LDS parents specifically and also applies to parents of all faiths.

My guest and new friend, Jake, is 34 and has recently come out to his LDS parents. Having an already strained relationship for the past 15 years has been hard enough so one can imagine how this news was received. Jake takes us step by agonizing step through the road trip home to tell his family he is gay. The reactions aren't what he was hoping for and he shares with me the dark places of his mind he's gone to prior to coming out and since. No one should ever have to feel suicide is an answer.

In all fairness to his parents, this is a surprise and shock to them. He's had a lifetime to process his orientation. It's new for them and only time will tell how the family dynamic will play out.

Parents. We can and must do better at loving our children, no matter their age. Especially Christian parents. Christ asks us to "love our neighbor." He didn't say only love thy neighbor if they look, think, act, live, like us and do as we say. Either we follow Christ, or we do not.

#LoveThyNeighbor #GayMormon #MomDadImGay #ThemGays #ComingOut #Suicide #LGBTQ #MormonStories #ItsWhoIAm #IDidntChooseThis #DreamsOfAParent #MourningTheLoss #IRespectMyParents #Disowned #IdahoFalls

Episode 154: Quintin Mortensen | Sports cards cost as much as sports cars! Whaaa?

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 11:42:54 -0700

Ladies, gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the show. I appreciate you stopping by. A couple months ago I was having a chat with my co-worker Quintin, bantering back and forth about hobbies and the frivolities of life. Come to find out he is a serious sports cards collector and trader. My dear friends, this is a world I knew nothing about. His level of knowledge astounded me and did you know, these cards can cost as much as a sports car. Yep you heard that right. Mind blown. Give it a listen. Mentions Card Breaks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5wGcdar8G0 Card Ladder - https://www.cardladder.com/ Rip and List - https://www.youtube.com/@RIPANDLIST Post Malone Buys Card for $2M #SportsCardCollecting #ShoheiOhtani #DenverNuggets #JoeWolf #CaliforniaAngels #Topps #RomainCrossjean #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1 #GeorgeRussell #ChrisMD #Dodgers #FormulaOneDynasty #ToyStory #20Drivers #BaseballCardBreak #MagicTheGathering #PostMalone

Episode 153: Corey Zimmerman | Putting the sexy back in home warranty

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:55:04 -0700

My guest today is the funnyman himself, Corey Zimmerman, co-owner and sales manager of the one and only Elevate Homescriptions. Covering Utah and Arizona for more than 10 years.

For those who might be wondering what that means, well its a home warranty on steroids. He is with me today to talk about what it all means and why it matters to anyone who owns a home. Corey puts the sexy back into boring.

Corey and Elevate's Social Media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elevatehomescriptions
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elevatehomescriptions/

#HomeWarranty #UtahHomeWarranty #ElevateHomeWarranty #ProtectYourHome #ElevateHomescriptions #CoreyZimmerman #ParrishPodcast #ParrishTheThought #HomeClaims #UtahRealEstate #UtahRealtor #WhoYouKnow #TooManyFriends #NewConstructionWarranty #AriveHomes #FinePrintSucks

Episode 152: Matt and Celeste Casey | Our journey to hell and back with Neuroendocrine Cancer

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:24:42 -0700

My guests today are Matt and Celeste Casey. A little over 2 years ago, a serious thing happened to him. His golf game started to suffer when he was losing to his friend Fuji. Real problems right. After being poked, prodded, and scanned, Matt was found to have neuroendocrine cancer or NET, neuroendocrine tumors which took them to the gates of hell and back. Join us for a lengthy tale of how a devoted and loving wife advocated for and may have saved the life of, her husband by challenging the medical experts. It’s a miracle he is still with us which gives him plenty of time to improve his golf skills.

Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Institute
Healing NET Foundation Contact Matt and Celeste
Email - mintjulepmomma@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/celeste.casey/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Mintjulepmomma/ #GolfSavedMyLife #TIPSProcedure #CancerIsComplicated #NueroendocrineCancer #NETCancer #HuntsmanCancerInstitute #MyOncologistHasCancer #ZebraPrint #WeHaveCancer #MattAndCelesteCasey #LoudMouthWife #PatientAdvocate #AdvocateForYourself #Misdiagnosis #RenalFailure #HumbleDoctors #LaughterIsMedicine #SmallThroatHole

Episode 151: Jean Tanner | 40 years of real estate isn’t magic. It’s discipline and showing up.

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:09:39 -0700

Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the program. My guest today is the one and only humble goddess of real estate, Jean Tanner. She is the principle broker at Summit Realty in Orem, and has been honing her craft for more than forty years here in the great state of Utah. By definition she has forgotten more than most of us realtors have learned. Sit back, relax and grab a giant cup for all the wisdom she will be pouring out.

4 Rules of Life
1. Show up
2. Pay attention
3. Always tell the truth
4. Don't be attached to the outcome

Daily 5,4,3,2,1
Call 5 past clients
Call 4 sphere of influence people
Call 3 personal friends
Call 2 agents (she calls her agents)
Do 1 random act of kindness

5 of Jeans Secrets (not anymore)
1. Set big goals
2. Care about your clients
3. Be true to yourself (discipline)
4. Believe in yourself
5. Identify core values, then live them.

#JeanTanner #GOAT #90DayGoals #PersonalDiscipline #Decide #SlayTheDragon #BurnTheBoats #WinWin #400Nuggets #OnePercent #1Percent #AtomicHabits #MoreThanSurvival #Thriving #MakeADecision #MichaelJordan #GiveBack #5SecondRule #90SecondRule #RandomActOfKindness #RAOK

Episode 150: Ken Roberts | Lehi city council candidate. Wherever you are, make it better.

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:05:27 -0700

Welcome back all you great and marvelous listeners. On the program today is my friend Ken Roberts. The REAL Ken Roberts. Ken is currently running for one of the open seats on the Lehi, Utah city council.

He stopped by the international offices of the Parrish The Thought Podcast to share with us why he is also, like last week's Payson city guest, running for the position. Ken has a great personal philosophy of making things better wherever you are. He has raised his children in Lehi and loves giving back to his community on many levels.

Voting is by 8pm November 21st. Details here. https://www.lehi-ut.gov/government/elections/

Ken's Campaign Website
https://www.kenrobertsforlehi.com/

Contact Ken Today - KenForLehiCityCouncil@gmail.com or call/text (801)372-1177

#LehiCity #LehiCityUtah #UtahCountyCities #KenForLehiCity #VoteKenRoberts #KenRobertsForLehi #VoteLocalUtah #BirdLaunchers #RunForCityCouncil #ThosePeople #NIMBY #BeInvolved #GetInvolved #BeTheChange #Heart2Home #FoodAndCareCoalition

Episode 149: Lacee Smith | Payson, Utah city council candidate. Why I’m running and why you should care.

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:32:19 -0700

Welcome back to the program everyone and whomever else is listening. My guest today is Lacee Smith. She is currently running for one of the open seats on the Payson, Utah city council. With local elections just a week or so away, we’re talking about why she is passionate about running and why it’s important for you to exercise your voting rights. In the past, only a small percentage of eligible city voters turned out. People are losing faith in and disillusioned with the governmental process and fearful of a percieved “good ole boys” club mentality where decsions are made and money is spent without the approval of the citizens. She wants to bring a whole new set of eyes to the city which will foster a more transparent relationship between the residents and their government. Love her or hate her, you’ll always know where she stands on the issues. Voting Information - https://www.votelaceesmith.com/vote

Social Media Contacts
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laceemae/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lacee.smith2017 #LaceeSmith #PaysonCityUtah #PaysonCityCouncil #PaysonCityCouncilElections #TransparentGoverment #Vote #ExerciseYourRight #UtahVoting #GoodOleBoyNetwork #ForThePeopleByThePeople #WeThePeople #LocalGovernment #UtahCountyVoting

Episode 148: Attorney Brian Swan | Burnett vs NAR - Dissecting what the verdict really means.

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:37:00 -0700

My guest today is Brian Swan. He is a principal broker and attorney with over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. Most agents know him through Stringham Real Estate School where he was the President for several years. Through his experience in sales, brokering, education, and law, his experience lends him an expertise in the industry that few, if any, have. He now operates his own brokerage, V Real Estate Agency where he focuses on training and coaching his agents to think like lawyers, perform like business owners, and rise to a higher level in their real estate practice.

Brian is on the program today to add some clarity to the many discussions being had by brokers and agents all across the country and how this could change the real estate industry and prepare for it. Brian's Social Media Contacts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bri.swan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brianxswan/ Recommended source options to followup on the verdict https://www.rismedia.com/
https://www.housingwire.com/ https://www.inman.com/ https://therealdeal.com/ #MLS #NAR #NationalAssociationOfRealtors #BuyerAgents #VBrokerage #BrianSwan #SubAgency #UtahRealEstate #UAR #UtahAssociationOfRealtors #UtahCentraAssociationOfRealtors #UCAR #SaltLakeBoardOfRealtors #WashingtonCountyBoardOfRealtors #RealEstateLaw #Verdict #RealEstateStatusQuo #KellerWilliams #BerkshireHatahawayHomeServices #ColdwellBanker #ParrishPodcast #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #BurnettVNAR #SitzerBurnettVerdict

Episode 147: Cary Snowden | The obituary whisperer.

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 16:10:42 -0600

Welcome back to the show everyone and happy Halloween to those of you into all the dark and spooky things.

Today, in light of the passing of Friends superstar, Matthew Perry and all the recent and and not-so-recent celebrity passings, my guest is Cary Snowden. He has been writing some of the most creative and heartfelt celebrity obituaries I’ve ever seen.

Jump on in for a stroll into the macabre, the funny, the witty and sometimes a little heartbreak as we talk about his connection to the famously departed.

Here is Matthew Perry's Obituary

Matthew Perry has left the building. As one of the 'Friends,' Perry entertained the world and influenced culture through the 1990s in what was then the most popular sitcom TV had ever produced. Friends was huge, with many of my peers hosting weekly watching parties. We all loved it. Lynne and I still watch reruns as late as this week. Friends produced quotes and drama that were repeated and discussed at every company water cooler for the next week. Perry played Chandler Bing, a quick-witted Friend who offered the voice of reason to roomies Ross and Joey. He was my favorite on the show, and by the sound of it, probably yours, too. He did a handfull of other shows and a movie or two, but Friends will always be his legacy. He was terrific, and has left us far too soon. Drowning in a hot tub. 54.

Contact Cary Today
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/csnowden
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/snowydancer/

#ObituaryWhisperer #LeavingTheBuilding #DepecheMode #Fletch #ElvisHasLeftTheBuilding #SoAndSoDied #Prince #SuzanneSomers #MatthewPerry #MatthewPerryDied #Friends #CarySnowden #SnowyDancer #ObituaryParty #WriteYourOwnObituary #Macabre #ObituaryBoardGames #HasLeftTheBuilding #HistoryOfTheDead #DigitalCemetary #MatthewPerryDies #MatthewPerryDead

Episode 146: Author Jenny Tedjamulia | Finding out what dragons like to do.

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:40:54 -0600

Today my guest is Jenny Tedjamulia, author of the Tales with Scales dragon book series with a focus on the first book, ⁠What Dragons Like To Do⁠.

Jenny is a wife, mother and creator of dragons. She takes us on a scary, funny and inspirational dive into the why behind her passion for pairing up these special dragons with children and how her books have helped many kids, learn to read and stimulate their creativity.

Connect with Jenny and Tales with Scales on social media and email. She is available to speak to school groups, church groups and any group that will lend an ear.

⁠Facebook⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/taleswithscales

⁠Instagram⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/taleswithscales/

Email - yldlite@gmail.com

#DragonBooks #ManInTheArena #DragonTales #TalesWithScales #SkinnyBooks #ShortBooks #DragonPuppets #SupportEachOther #ShouldaCoulda #PileOfShoulda

Episode 144: Kris Kristensen - Part 4 | Dying would have been easy. Living is the hard part.

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:13:00 -0600

Hello Parrish the Thoughters. Yes that is a word and you are my groupies. Enjoy your place in the club.

My guest today for the fourth time is my friend ⁠Kris Kristensen⁠. For those that are joining us for the first time or if it’s been a minute, three years ago, Kris was diagnosed with stage 4 ⁠Chondrosarcoma⁠, an aggressive bone cancer in his pelvis and was literally weeks from the disease taking his life. To save him, doctors performed a grueling surgery called a Pelvectomy. Yes it’s as harrowing as it sounds. The entire left side of his pelvis had to be amputated and in the process he lost a perfectly good left leg.

Needless to say his life was forever changed and this interview is part 4 in a series of life check-ins to see how he is often winning the battle to get his life back to a somewhat normal state and also a deep dive into the darkest recesses of his soul where he often ends up while trying to make sense of the why behind this new journey.

He tells me that dying would have been easy. Living is the hardest part.

Below are links to the previous three episodes of his journey.

⁠Interview #3⁠ - The doctors took my leg and now my career won't have me back...yet.

⁠Interview #2⁠ - 9 months with my new leg and an MBA in life.

⁠Interview #1⁠ - I complained and it saved my life.

⁠Kris' Blog Journey⁠

#⁠Chondrosarcoma⁠ #CancerSucks #Amputee #AgeDiscrimination #DisabilityDiscrimination #CancerIsntADeathSentence #RabbitHole #Perserverance #GOAT #ServeSomeone #WinningAtLife #DontGoDownTheRabbitHole #TheRabbitHole #PhantomPainsAreReal #Rolodex #GoingInAnotherDirection #CancerSurvivor #SickOfCancer

Episode 143: Jacob Mayer | I’m a gay man and don’t do gay pride.

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Ladies and Gentlemen, cats and dogs, friends and foes, welcome back to another episode of the show.

As ⁠Pride Month 2023⁠ is long in the rear view mirror, I have on the show with me today a good friend since high school, Jacob Mayer. Jay is a middle aged gay man who no longer embraces what gay pride has morphed into over last 10 to 15 years.

Contact Jay: jacob.mayer.actual@gmail.com

Balanced views: If you or someone you know would like to be on the show to talk about why you think pride month IS a good thing please reach out to parrishpodcast@gmail.com

#PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #Stonewall #LGBTQ #Gay #Democrats #Republicans #ThomasSowell #ContentOfCharacter #Conservitarian #MiddleOfTheRoad #Centrist #Leftism #RightWing #YoureJustGay #GayPride #LesbianPride #Libertarian

Episode 142: Officer Dexter Pitts | 9/11 inspired me to join the Army. Let me tell you why.

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:43:09 -0600

Today we’re talking with Dexter Pitts, a 12 year veteran officer in Louisville, Kentucky area and Irag war veteran.

In the wake of the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we talk about the reasons that fateful day motivated him to join the Army when he was 18 and his perspective in hindsight.

CONTACT DEXTER

Read his book, I ⁠Am Pitts, Memoirs of an American Patriot⁠

Listen to his podcast, ⁠I Am Pitts⁠

Email Dexter, iampitts@yahoo.com

YouTube Channel, ⁠I Am Pitts⁠

⁠Facebook⁠

⁠Instagram

#911 #IraqWar #WarOnTerror #OsamaBinLaden #WeaponsOfMassDestruction #NineEleven #IAmPitts #Duped #GovernmentLies #WarPropaganda #ServeWithHonor #IraqVeteran #ThankAVet #ThanksForService #TerroristAttack #NYC911 #TwinTowers #WorldTradeCenter #AfghanistanWithdrawl #IED #MuslimAmericans

Episode 141: Courtney Fuller | Control your food, your body, and your life. Stick figure to muscle mom!

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:40:39 -0600

My guest today is ⁠Courtney Fuller⁠, a 35-year old wife, mother of three, ⁠realtor⁠, ultrasound technician and body-builder. We do a dive into her past and why she has always been body conscious since the age of 10 and how she has turned her negative relationships with food and body image into her current superpower.

It's the ultimate flex to go from stick figure to muscle mom!

#IFBB #NationalPhysiqueCouncil #Anorexia #CenterForChange #BodyConscious #Ozempic #HotMoms #BodyBeautiful #BodyBuilding #NoYoYo #HabitsAreYourFuture #OnePercentChange #FearFood #DontFearFood #JustStart #StartNow #Macros #CountingMacros #PersonalChange #EatingDisorders

Episode 140: Author and Writer, Adam Coleman | Debates are worthless. Conversation is everything.

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 22:16:09 -0600

My guest today is Adam Coleman, writer, sensible thinker and author of the ever popular book, Black Victim to Black Victor: Identifying the ideologies, behavioral patterns and cultural norms that encourage a victimhood complex. This is his second appearance on the show.

This time it is to discuss his recent video post titled, “Why Joe Biden felt comfortable saying, ‘You Ain’t Black.’” This was a comment he made while being interviewed on The Breakfast Club with Charlamagne Tha God close to three years ago.

Adam and I discuss the why behind Biden’s comfort in spewing such a racist statement and the double standard in our political culture.

Contact Adam
Facebook
Instagram
Substack (WrongSpeak)

#YouAintBlack #WrongSpeak #JoeBidenGaffs #PoliticalNeutrality #Independent #HanlonsRazor #PoisonTheWell #KeepThemFighting #NeedToWin #WinAtAllCosts #Othering #MySide #YourSide #TheTribe #DebatesSuck #ConversationMatters #ConversationIsEverything #CharlamagneThaGod #TheBreakfastClub #HotSauce #FreeSpeechMakesFreePeople

Episode 139: Jordan Duckett | Talking Utah housing market with the loan whisperer

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 20:01:19 -0600

My guest today is Jordan Duckett, mortgage loan officer with Security National Mortgage in Lehi, Utah. We talk about the housing marketing in a simplified way so one can actually understand and why the Utah housing market isn’t as dark as the media would make you think. He’s the in-house mortgage whisperer.

Contact Jordan with any questions at⁠ jordan.duckett@snmc.com⁠ or 801-636-9069

Instagram: ⁠@jordanduckettmortgage⁠

Facebook: ⁠Jordan Duckett at SNMC⁠

#UtahMortgageLender #SecurityNationalMortage #21BuyDown #UtahHousingMarket #MortgageWhisperer #JordanDuckettSNMC #AriveHomes #UtahCountyNewConstruction #BrianKeithParrishRealtor #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishPodcast

Episode 138: Camilla Cloward | Sexually assaulted into my passion.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 23:14:07 -0600

This episode is a little disturbing and enlightening.

My guest today is 19-year old Camilla Cloward, founder of the non-profit organization that raises awareness to the world’s number one growing criminal enterprise, human trafficking, Giving A Voice.

Her story is one that no child or human should ever have to endure yet out of the horrific darkness of repeated sexual assaults starting at age 14, leading into drug addiction and a suicide attempt came the passion not be a victim and to help other young people never have to travel the road she has.

Camilla also drops a huge bomb with the recent discovery and betrayal by someone very close to her and her cause. It's beyond heartbreaking however she will turn this into currency. Just you watch.

Contact Camilla: givingavoice@outlook.com or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/giving.a.voice/

#Trafficking #HumanTrafficking #Johns #OUR #OperationUndergroundRailroad #SexSlaves #Evil #Prostitution #Grooming #Groomers #Geertsen #GeertsenClothing

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Episode 137: Jason Christensen | Scolded at the top of Mt. Kilamanjaro

Tue, 30 May 2023 20:54:47 -0600

My guest today is Jason Christensen, one of Security Home Mortgage’s finest lenders and recent disciple of Mt. Kilamanjaro the tallest mountain in Africa. We talk of the preparation and spiritual journey that was going to Africa and leaving it all on the mountain, getting scolded by the guides…and all with his kid in tow.

#MtKilamanjaro #Toto #Africa #HikingKilamanjaro #Kilamanjaro #SecurityHomeMortgageLehi #MountainsAreSacred #AboveTheClouds #20,000Feet #HikingWithMySon #AltitudeSickness #OxygenDeprivation #ScoldedOnKilamanjaro

Episode 136: Spanish Fork Police Officer Bryce Fevold | It’d be nice if I didn’t have a job.

Mon, 08 May 2023 21:06:27 -0600

Welcome back to the program my lovely listeners and soon to be watchers.

In the past I’ve had seasoned and also retired cops on the show sharing their first hand experiences in the line of duty. To balance things out, I wanted a fresh perspective, literally. So I found the youngest guy with the newest set of eyes in the field.

My next guest is officer Bryce Fevold of the ⁠Spanish Fork, Utah police department⁠. He has been on the force for just over a year and shares, why, in our political climate a young man would jump into a career in law enforcement. He’s a wise young man, mature beyond his years. So sit back and find out why.

Connect with Bryce via Instagram

#CopsAreHuman #CopsAreNicePeople #SpanishForkCity #SpanishForkPolice #UtahCops #UtahHighwayPatrol #UHP #SFPD #DrugsAreDumb #MentalHealth #MethAddict #ActiveShooter #ActiveShooterPrank #SpanishForkHighSchool #SalemHillsHighSchool #HelpingMyNeighbor #USConstitution #LawEnforcement #DrugsDestroyLives

Episode 135: Sgt. John Mattingly | Author of 12 Seconds in The Dark, a Police Officer’s Firsthand Account of the BreonnaTaylor Raid

Fri, 05 May 2023 21:36:34 -0600

Mark Twain said "⁠A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.⁠”

The story you’re about to hear is one of the reasons this phrase exists.

You may think you know what happened in the tragic ⁠shooting of Breonna Taylor⁠ back in March of 2020 in Louisville KY, but no one knows the real story better than the lead officer on scene, Sergeant John Mattingly.

Sadly, the truth has been buried by the local and national media, elected officials, hollywood stars and professional athletes and the consequences have been devastating. Until now.

We talk about Johns book, "⁠12 Seconds in The Dark⁠, a Police Officers Firsthand account of Breonna Taylor Raid". He explains the minute by minute events of that fatal night and the subsequent fallout.

We're giving away 3 signed copies of Johns book. The first three people to send an email to parrishpodcast@gmail.com or DM us @parrishthethoughtpodcast

Contact Sgt Mattingly on all social media platforms ⁠@sgtmattingly⁠.

#12SecondsInTheDark #BreonnaTaylor #SGTJohnMattingly #March132020 #LouisvilleMetroPoliceDepartment #LMPD #SayHerName #DOJ #BreonnasLaw #NoKnockWarrants #DrugsDestroyFamilies #ScapeGoat #MediaLies #TruthDetector #Truth #MediaNarrative #FakeNews #MichaelStrahan #GMA #GoodMorningAmerica

Episode 134: Emily Parrish | Do good anyway.

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:31:35 -0600

My guest on the show today for the fourth time is one of my lovely daughters, Emily Parrish. She has recently returned from an 18-month service and proselyting mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints. Emily was serving the people in the Bentonville, Arkansas and Springfield, Missouri areas.

We talk about the why behind her choice to serve God in this capacity and the remarkable life nuggets she learned while away. One of her most profound takeaways is that God cannot lead us if we are not moving. We cannot steer a parked car.

Connect with Emily:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilyprsh/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/emily.parrish02

#BentovilleArkansasMission #LDS #MormonMissionary #Mormon #ChurchOfJesusChrist #MotherTeresa #DoGoodAnyway #LoveThyNeighbor

Episode 133: Author, Portia Louder | I learned true freedom while spending 4.5 years in federal prison.

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:09:02 -0600

In 2015 my next guest, author of the book ⁠Living Louder⁠ and speaker, Portia Louder, was sentenced to seven years in fedral prison for money laundering and mortage fraud. (⁠read story⁠)

After two years of blaming everyone for her incarceration she finally had the courage to own it all, took full responsibility and became a spiritually free woman while remaining behind bars and serving another three years of that seven year sentence. Sit back and enjoy this roller coaster ride from the pit of despair to a remarkably beautiful and full life of love, honesty and friendship in and out of the system.

Connect with Portia

⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠

#LivingLouder #PortiaLouder #FederalPrison #ExtremeOwnership #PersonalResponsibility #Forgiveness #MortgageFraud #Greed #Redemption #Rebirth #FamilyFirst #LDSChurch #Mormon

Episode 132: Thiefane Magré | Are we still talking about China?

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:34:33 -0600

Our guest today for episode 132 is Thiefane (pronounced TFN) Magré, COO of ⁠Prouduct⁠, a Global Sourcing company and a Product Creation Accelerator.

We chat about how things have changed in the wake of Covid and crippling regulations in the business industry in China and how their company has pivoted to keep up with their clients demands. We talk about how the stories most of us hear in the media about China are only the tip of the iceberg and there is so much more to this amazing culture. Best of all is he shares with me his perspectives on life and humanity after visiting dozens of countries around the world and an immigrant himself. Wouldn’t you know it, he has an incredible love of America and we find out why.

He is also host of ⁠The Product Guy Podcast⁠ which can be heard on all podcast platforms. ⁠Instagram⁠

#China #ChineseCommunistParty #AmericaBeaconOfHope #AmericanOpportunity #ChineseManufacturing #AmericasOpportunities #PursuitOfHappiness #ILoveAmerica #GodBlessTheUSA #LandOfTheFree

Episode 131: Heidi Alldredge | StoryCorps Interview - Two Truths and a Lie.

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:20:06 -0600

My guest today is, again, Heidi Alldredge, host of Heidi's Lemonaid Stand podcast. However we're doing it a little different.

This interview was officially recorded via StoryCorps in September of 2022 in Salt Lake City. StoryCorps has a mobile studio which travels the country asking for people to come together and just have good old-fashioned conversations about life. We start by playing Two Truths and a Lie to get us started.

#StoryCorps #OneSmallStep #TwoTruthsAndALie #HeidisLemonaidStand #LibraryOfCongress #PorchTalk #TalkToEachOther #FriendsAndColleagues #FriendsTalkingToFriends #ParrishTheThought

Episode 130: NPR’s StoryCorp Interview | Chiereme ”The Gift” Fortune

Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:26:21 -0700

Welcome back my raving fans. Thank you for your continued support of the show.

This interview was done about 18 months ago by a moderator at StoryCorps (One Small Step). The One Small Step program was created in an effort to remind the country of the humanity in all of us, even those with whom we disagree. Learn more about their initiative to bridge political divides, one conversation at a time.

My guest was Chiereme Fortune a young black Democrat from Bowie Maryland. I am very white, from Utah and at the time may or may not have been a screaming Republican. On the surface, the two of us may have avoided ever getting to know each other but in the end we realized we had much more in common than we didn’t.

I apologize up front as part way through the conversation she kept getting cut off so had to do the second half of the interview via cell phone.

Our moderator was Lea Zikmund, whom I have had as a guest on my show since then about a recent book she published.

Chieremie will be coming back on the show in the next month or so with an update on her life and the cool things she has been doing so stay tuned. Please enjoy the show and maybe think about someone who you have disagreed with in the past or currently that may be creating a divide and see how you can bridge that gap by simply being interested in their story and learning from them with no agenda other than love.

#OneSmallStep #StoryCorp #NPR #TalkToEachOther #SeeTheHumanity #BridgeTheDivide #UnitedWeStand #DividedWeFall #LoveThyNeighbor #LoveYourNeighbor #WhoIsYourNeighbor #DoUntoOthers #GoldenRule #ForCryingOutLoud #LeaZikmund #ChieremeFortune

Episode 129: Dr Chris Karrasch, former Cincinnati Bengals team surgeon | Stress to progress.

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:57:16 -0700

My next guest is orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Christopher Karrasch. Former team doctor for the Cincinnati Bengals and currently a practicing physician at Central Valley Medical Center in the small community of Nephi, Utah.

Chris joins me today to talk about how a conversation about power tools and construction careers with his grandpa motivated him to want to fix broken bodies. In fact, one of the bodies he fixed was mine after a mountain biking accident.

And the $64,000 question. Why would he leave what some would call the pinnacle of his career with the NFL to practice his craft in the sleepy little Utah town.

#CincinnatiBengals #NFL #SuperAthletes #StressToProgress #BrokenBodies #CVMC #NephiUtah #FamilyMatters #Bengals #FamilyFirst #UtahLake #PowerTools #CuttingEdgeSurgery #GroundBreaking #MedicalInnovation #Healing #BetweenBones

Episode 128: Cameron Armstrong LCSW | Therapy. Turning crap to currency.

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:39:08 -0700

My next guest is Cameron Armstrong. Husband, father, writer, ice bather, drummer and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We’re doing a deep dive into the human condition, mental health and knowing that every house has a story. And how we all can use therapy to turn our crap to currency.

Website - Request a quote for therapy cameron-r-armstrong.com

Insurance: Optum, Aetna through the Alma Network
Request a Consultation and check if your insurance can go through Alam
https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/cameron-armstrong/

Subscribe to Cameron's YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1INauPmniFEqWD4SXEw5A?sub_confirmation=1

Follow on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/cameron.r.armstrong/

Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-armstrong-7374028a/

#CameronArmstrongTherapist #NinjaSelling #LCSW #Therapy #Academicized #Listen #TimeOfPossession #ShitMakesYouShine #CrapToCurrency #SelfInducedCrisis #IceBaths #ContrastTherapy #Mindfulness #DoHardThings #ICanDoHardThings #MentalHealth #MentalHurdle #MakeTime #AtomicHabits #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #CameronArmstrong

Episode 127: Arianna Worthen | Dating Mormons is like being a kid in a candy store.

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 07:55:22 -0700

My next guest is Arianna Worthen, a 33 year-old single woman and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She opens up about the joys and challenges of dating in the LDS community while living in the motherland of Utah. There may just be too many choices for one girl to make. It's like being a kid in a candy store.

Quality men, contact Arianna
Instagram
Facebook

#LDSDating #MormonDating #ChurchofJesusChristofLatter-daySaints #UtahSingleLife #UtahSingles #FaithCrisis #SpiritualPath #JesusChrist #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #KidInCandyStore #TooManyChoices #MarryMeAlready #LDSSingles #SingleMormons

Episode 126: Saige Geertsen | No time for a shower? Take a sound bath.

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 22:45:21 -0700

My guest today is sound therapist, Saige Geertsen with Saige Frequencies, we talk about the ancient meditative healing experience called sound baths. Though this practice may seem like a “new age” concept, it is technically thousands of years old with deep roots in cultures across the world.

With this spiritual, cleansing music, those in attendance are “bathed” in sound waves produced by, singing bowls or Chakra bowls. Get cozy, comfortable and relaxed while she gives us an indepth look at the how and why of this amazing relaxation therapy.

#SaigeFrequencies #SaigeGeertsen #SoundBaths #SoundBathMeditation #Meditation #SoundHealing #HealingJourney #Chakras #ChakraHealing #Love #Give #Peace #Sound #Frequencies #Utah #LifeBalance #SoundBathUtah #ParrishTheThought

Episode 125: Lea Zikmund | Author of For Crying Out Loud, Connecting Through Grief and Loss in a Digital Era

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:06:47 -0700

When you use social media, what do you look for? Happiness, relatability, or something else? Author, Lea Zikmund takes a deep dive into this exploration.

In the midst of her dad’s illness and becoming a young caretaker, Lea Zikmund began looking to social media to find community. In the process, she began to notice a dynamic in our culture that tends to criticize those who share publicly about moments of grief, loss and hardship. She also noticed there are still many people who want to use social media as a space to connect on these exact topics.

This book takes a close look at the intersection of grief, loss, and the everyday Americans’ social media use. Through interviews with friends and acquaintances, Lea attempts to understand how their moments of sharing helped them, if at all. Are there aspects of social media that can be more helpful to us in difficult moments than what we experience in person together?

Get the book now!: https://www.amazon.com/Crying-Out-Loud-Connecting-Through-ebook/dp/B0BD6BBZ75

Contact Lea
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leazikmund/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lea.zikmund

#ConnectingThroughGrief #SocialMedia #ForCryingOutLoudBook #ForCryingOutLoud #StoryCorps #SharingGrief #EmbraceGrief #Bookumentary #LiverTransplant #ADaughtersLove #Vulnerability #LeaZikmund

Episode 124: Disarranged Talk Show hosts Matthew Gardner and Andrew Turner

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:51:29 -0700

My guests today are the hosts of a one-of-a-kind live podcast, the Disarranged Talkshow, Matthew Gardner and Andrew Turner.

Two brave Marines, who have created their show to help the ongoing transition from military to civilian life and all it's complexities. It's a form of therapy for them and their audience.

We talk about working through PTSD whether from miltary experiences or just plain ole life. We also discuss some of the growing trends in our country and how each of us can change THE world by changing OUR world.

Catch their show live every Friday at 8pm EST on their YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBtupRnehZp8S47xjyfOmw

Contact Matt and Andrew - disarranged1775@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/disarrangedtalkshow/

#PTSD #Marines #SemperFidelis #AlwaysFaithful #BrunoTheMastiff #EnglishMastiff #SnoringDogs #Brotherhood #Trauma #MilitaryTrauma #IAmPittsPodcast #WeThePeopleOAS #TinaMcCafferty #TalkToEachOther #Othering #DivisionInAmerica #IdeologicalIgnorance #PersonalGrowth #BuildingBridges #HumanizeEachOther #LoveOneAnother #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #Freedom

Episode 123: Adam Coleman | Author of Black Victim to Black Victor

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:55:14 -0600

My guest today is Adam Coleman, Author of Black Victim to Black Victor, identifying the ideologies, behavioral patterns and cultural norms that encourage the victim mindset. We talk about how the disconnect of the family and disregard of common sense ideas has led to the slow decay of not only the black community but many others as well and what you and I can do about it.

#BlackVictim #VictimComplex #VictimIdentity #MLK #ContentOfCharacter #FathersMatter #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #MothersMatter #StrongWomenStrongMen #FamiliesMatter #SingleMothers #SingleFathers #RaiseTheBarOnFamilies #WrongSpeak #CommonSenseIsRadical #NormalisCrazy #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought #AdamColeman #AdamColemanAuthor

Adam will be speaking at Americafest in Phoenix December 17th to the 20th, 2022

CONTACT ADAM
Twitter: @wrong_speak
Facebook: facebook.com/wrongspeakadam
Instagram: @wrong_speak
adambcoleman.substack.com
wrongspeak.substack.com

Episode 122: Samie Hardman | Bullying killed my son but his legacy of kindness will never die.

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:11:08 -0600

My next guest is Samie Hardman. She is the mother of 12 year old Drayke Hardman, who back in February of 2022 took his own life as a result of being bullied in school.

Drayke was the epitome of empathy, kindess and love in his 12 short years. She joins me to talk about the signs and events leading up to his tragic suicide and how the family is not only coping but thriving in the 8 months since he passed.

We talk about how we as parents, students, friends can watch out for and help bullies recognize the damage they’re doing to try and get them the help they need as well as protecting victims with love and kindness.

Do It For Drayke Foundation
Bags Against Bullies

#DoItForDrayke #BAFTTF #BullyingKills #StopBullies #TeenSuicide #CrossingOver #TheOtherSide #TalkToYourKids #FueledByTragedy #YouthSuicide #NotPlanned #AskToughQuestions #SafeUT #EveryoneHasAStory #Empathy #LetThemTalk #LoveYourKids #BagsAgainstBullies #TomorrowNeedsYou

Episode 121: Paul Croft | The politics of a British grave digger and deep sea fisherman.

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:03:53 -0600

My next British guest is coming to us live from Lincolnshire in northern England. Journalist, Paul Croft, shares his perspective on the state of the world and politics which are much the same anymore.

From his humble beginnings as a deep sea fisherman, grave digger and swimming pool builder, Paul gives us some well rounded counsel and wise life advice on how we can change the world by changing OUR world.

#Lincolnshire #UKPolitics #GraveDigger #PaulCroft #ClimateChange #InAnothersShoes #TalkToYourNeighbors #JawJawWarWar #CroftCommunications #MemberOfParlaiment #MediaLies #AsterbyLouth #HonestJournalist #Inequality #HavesAndHaveNots

Episode 120: Detroit Pistons mascot Hooper | My dad was a cat, I was a dog and now am a horse...of course.

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:10:10 -0600

My next guest has a very unusual career. He's not human really. He entertains thousands of NBA fans every night. No one can see him yet everyone can see him, but not really see him. He may or may not be related to another animal in the NBA who may or may not have been one of the all-time greatest mascots for the past 31 years. We chat about growing up with in that shadow and how that influenced his current career path. Please help me in welcoming the Detroit Pistons super mascot Hoooper!

Follow Hooper - https://www.instagram.com/pistonshooper/

#DetroitPistons #ClevelandCavaliers #LebronJames #KobeBryant #Shaq #MoonDog #PistonsHooper #DewayneWade #NBAMascots #SuperMascotRocky #JazzBear #NBA #WNBA #LadyMascots #BleacherReport #DenverNuggets #DenverChildrensHospital #GLeague

Episode 119: Cassie Callister | The healed, heal: My journey from trauma to triumph.

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 18:52:00 -0600

My next guest is a trauma SurTHRIVER & mental health advocate on a mission to create personal change through spreading love, bringing awareness, & assisting others in their healing, self-love, growth & grounding within themselves…for themselves and their relationships.

After experiencing just about every type of physical, verbal, and religious abuse one could endure from an early age, she became the world’s greatest people pleaser and perfectionist well into her adult life, which only attracted and perpetuated her personal problems. She was an expert in survival barely holding her head above water.

She is currently certifying to be a life coach to help others overcome their own dark pasts by sharing the how and why behind her own recovery journey out of her previous life.

Strap in for this wild ride from tragedy to triumph. Oh, and you may need a box of tissues. Please help me in welcoming Cassie Callister.

Follow Cassie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audaciously_inspiring_blonde/
Realtor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassieCallisterRealEstate

#SurThrival #SurThriver #SelfLove #PersonalBoundaries #ChildhoodTrauma #TraumaSurvivor #Doormat #PeoplePleaser #DontNormalizeAbuse #AbuseIsNotNormal #SelfReliance #GOAT #PersonalSuccess #OvercomingObstacles #SelfWorth #KnowYourValue #KnowYourWorth #LoveOfGod

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Episode 118: Harper Anderson | Host of the Latter-day Takes podcast

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0600

My next guest, is the host of the popular and sometimes controversial podcast Latter-day Takes, Harper Anderson.

Join me as we talk about how he he dives into LDS culture and of course sprinkles the show with a bit of the Mormon's “other” religion, BYU sports.

Find Harper on the following platforms:

Instagram: @latterdaytakes - https://www.instagram.com/latterdaytakes/ and @harpey
Facebook: harperdanderson - https://www.facebook.com/harper.d.anderson
Twitter: harperdanderson - https://twitter.com/harperdanderson

#LatterDayTakes #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #97thFloor #RushLimbaugh #ConservativesVSLiberals #UsVSThem #Sidsing #Othering #IsItRelevant #LDS #Mormons #JoeRogan #MormonsAreNice #LDSChurch #BYU #BYUSports #TalkRadio #NPR #LiberalGeek

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Episode 117: Michael and Susie Smart | Queen Elizabeth was an ambulance driver and other British life lessons.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:07:00 -0600

My next guest, is 85 year old husband, painter, inventor, Michael Smart coming to us from Scunthorpe, UK.

He and his lovely wife Susie are with us to talk about the passing of the Queen and their life growing up in the UK, serving in the RAF, working at British Steel Works and what they have been doing for the past 30 years since retirement. Living a life of love and a passion for personal growth and fulfillment is what keeps them going every day.

Pop round for a spot of tea and have a listen.

See Michael's Work Here - https://johnbirdstudio.co.uk/artwork-gallery-doncaster/michael-smart/

#QueenElizabeth #70thJubilee #PrinceCharles #KingCharles #BritishSteelWorks #RoyalFamily #PrincessDiana #MichaelSmartPainting #MichaelSmartUK #ParrishTheThought #Inventor #StayCurious #RelationshipWithTheCreator #God #FaithAndFamily

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Episode 116: Elia Torres and Celina Ramos | Bullet holes in my bed. Escaping El Salvador’s civil war as teenagers.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:54:00 -0600

My next guests, Elia Torres and Celina Ramos are sisters whose family imigrated to the US in 1981 two short years after the start of the brutal Salvadoran Civil war that ravaged the country from 1979-1992. Listen in as they tell tales of how the family lived and survived literally in the crossfire of the warring El Salvador and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), a coalition or "umbrella organization" of left-wing groups. The hope is you will come away with a greater appreciation for living in relative peace and freedom here in the United States.

#ElSalvador #SalvadoranCivilWar #CaughtInTheCrossfire #CivilWar #Survival #FamilyMatters #EscapeToAmerica #Freedom #Oppression #FamilyFirst

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Episode 115: Kris Kristensen, Part 3 | The doctors took my leg and now my career won’t have me back...yet.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 23:18:00 -0600

My guest, Kris Kristensen, is back for the third time to give us an update on his continued progress since he had his left leg, pelvis and colon removed due to stage 4 bone cancer and subsequent internal sepsis infection. We talk about the ups, downs, personal, familial and career challenges. Kris is now trying to get back into the workplace as he has somewhat normalized his life. After overcoming the physical and mental challenges he is finding the roadblocks of age and disability discrimination a serious blow to his ability to provide and care for his family and a drain on his spirit. The Phoenix will continue to rise. Stay tuned for part 4 coming soon.

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Episode 114: Dale Oilar | This bullet had my name on it. What I saw in the Vietnam war.

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Back in 1970, my next guest, Dale Oilar, now 71 years old, was drafted into the US Army at the ripe old age of 19. He said it's the only lottery he ever won. He served two years in the miltary and one of those years was in the Vietnam War. Join us as we do a deep dive into the life of an infantry sniper, the things he saw, the things he endured, the things he had to do to survive while fighting the dark side of communism. We talk about the horrors of war, the amazing men he served with and the damage the media, hollywood and politicians did to these great American heros. Books and Memorials Dale recommends: Chickenhawk - https://www.amazon.com/Chickenhawk-Robert-Mason-audiobook/dp/B0141Z5LPI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=172RQ135ZEWRA&keywords=chickenhawk+vietnam&qid=1659250432&s=books&sprefix=chicken+hawk%2Cstripbooks%2C113&sr=1-1 Through The Valley - https://www.amazon.com/Through-Valley-1967-1968-James-Humphries/dp/1555878210/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AXMXXAX9Q821&keywords=through+the+valley+humphries&qid=1659250672&s=audible&sprefix=through+the+valley+humphries%2Caudible%2C98&sr=1-1 Vietnam War Memorial, Washington DC - https://www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm/index.htm Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Angel Fire , NM - https://www.vietnamveteransmemorial.org/ #Vietnam #VietnamVeteran #WarIsHell #Sniper #VietnamSniper and #VietnamInfantry #Drafted #ChickenHawkBook #VietnamWarMemorial #VietnamVetransMemorial #AngelFireNM #BrothersInArms #TheyWereNotBabyKillers #MamaSan #Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 113: Author of The Sultan’s Seven Secrets, Jeff Beuhner | Speak the Language of the Gods to write your own fairytale reality.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 22:10:00 -0600

My next guest was a struggling, worn-out concrete contractor who worked from sunup til sun down every day to barely make ends meet. One grueling day a client he was working for gave him a miraculous gift which changed his fate and fortune almost immediately! The gift was a manuscript of the writings of Sultan Musa of Mali, the richest man to ever walk the earth! The Sultan embedded the secrets of his success in a fairytale so compelling that centuries later almost everyone on earth is familiar with it. But, the manuscript did not just contain the fairytale. It also contained a detailed de-coder for the fairy tale and a complete tutorial on speaking something called, "the Language of the Gods." When you speak this language, the world obeys your commands! By speaking this language, my guest went from being a $60,000 a year concrete contractor to making hundreds of thousands a month in a new business that just fell into his lap, and to become happier in all aspects of life. Please help me welcome the Author of The Sultan’s Seven Secrets, Jeff Buehner Get Your Free Book - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jWJuruGzn4z1Oh_-JIC2Idc156qPwiIJ/view?usp=sharing Website - www.sultans7secrets.com Social Channels Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeff_buehner?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001638493399 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeff_buehner/ #NotTheSecret #TheSecret #TheLanguageOfTheGods #LanguageOfTheGods #SultansSevenSecrets #Aladdin #AladdinsLamp #SultanMusaOfMali #Success #GOAT #AladdinMovie #JeffBuehner #ChangeYourLife #NoMoreExcuses #Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 112: Author and Podcast host Ben Schilaty | Straight talk from a gay Mormon

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0600

My guest today is Ben Schilaty, co-host of the Questions From the Closet podcast and author of the book A Walk In My Shoes, Questions I’m Often Asked as A Latter-day Saint. Ben is with me today because I have, in the last 6 months been doing a ton of homework into the LBGTQ community after my oldest daughter came out as . One of the first stops on my path has been listening to their podcast. He and his co-host Charlie Bird are touching the lives of the straight and communities by openly sharing their own messy and marvelous coming out stories. Parents, friends and family of LGBTQ people, please hear this. Ben's Book - A Walk In My Shoes Ben and Charlie's Podcast - Questions From the Closet Instagram Facebook #GayMormon #MormonsAndGay #ComingOut #QuestionsFromTheCloset #AWalkInMyShoes #BenSchilaty #QueerMormon #LDS #Mormon #2ndCommandment #LoveThyNeighbor #LatterDaySaints #ContentOfCharacter #BYU #Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 111: Heather Thomson | Finding common ground in a civil discussion about Roe v Wade.

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 21:45:00 -0600

My guest today is Heather Thomson, life-long liberal democrat, all-around great human and my cousin. She’s on the show today to talk about her adverse reaction to the SCOTUS ruling on Roe v Wade and why she thinks it’s a horrible idea that makes women second class citizens. In the process, however, we discover that no matter what side of any political topic we may fall, we can still see and appreciate the humanity in each other. #SCOTUS #RoeVWade #SupremeCourtRuling #OverturnRoe #ProLife #ProChoice #LifeIsSacred #SeeTheHumanityInEachOther #OpenMind #TalkToEachOther #OneSmallStep #LoveThineEnemy #MyBodyMyChoice #HandsOfMyUterus #Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 110: Officer Dexter Pitts (again) | There is still hope for America. Find out how.

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:40:00 -0600

I had the privilege of having 13-year veteran of the Louisville, Kentucky Metro Police Department, Dexter Pitts as a guest on the podcast a few months back. Now the tables have turned and I am a guest on his show called I Am Pitts. We discuss many of the current issues plaguing America and some recent hot button issues such as Roe v. Wade, Juneteenth and how social media is widening the gap and causing more division. We do not just discuss the issues, We try to think of reasonable solutions and alternatives to make America better for everyone. We all can play a small part in changing our world.

#LoveThyNeighbor #TalkAgain #TalkToYourNeighbor #AttitudeOfUnderstanding #SeekToUnderstand #Listen #InTheMiddle #IfYoureNotWithUsYoureAgainstUs #UsVsThem #Othering #NoMoreOthering #OurSide #TheirSide #Sidesing #ThosePeople #Republican #Democrat #Liberal #Conservative #AllGodsChildren #FriendsAndEnemies #FriendsFromEnemies #FirstStep #OneSmallStep #StoryCorps
#MakeAmericaGreatAgain #LandOfTheFree #WeAreNotVicitims #ParrishTheThought #IAmPittsPodcast #LMPD #LouisvilleMetroPoliceDepartment

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Episode 109: Jedediah Beckstead | When God wants to give you a gift, He wraps it up in a problem.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:00 -0600

When God wants to give you a gift, He wraps it up in a problem. The bigger the gift, the bigger the problem. My next guest is Jedediah Beckstead and he is with us today to talk about how on a random spring day in March of 2015 his life changed forever. While doing a front summersault jump onto a trampoline, a move done hundreds of times before, he fell on his head and suffered a life altering injurie that left him a quadripeligic. As Jed puts it, God sat him down in order to teach him to stand tall. CONTACT JED Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jedediah.beckstead.3 #JedediahsInspiration #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought #ChronicNervePain #Depression #Cutting #SelfMutalation #Quadriplegic #OvercomingDepression #BeingPresent #LemonsToLemonaid #PersonalTriumph #SuicidalAwarenes #SelfHarm #FamilyFirst #GodKnows #GodHasAPlan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 108: Tony Acosta | Boxing is dumb. Change my mind.

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 -0600

My guest today is Tony Acosta, a new friend, fellow realtor, and podcaster here in the Salt Lake area. But the real reason he is on the show today, he’s also an amature boxer.

Most of my life I thought boxing was one of the dumbest sports of all time. Why would someone willingly subject themselves to a concussion and other bodily injuries.

I get it that sports are risky and injuries can happen but this one it’s almost a guaranteed outcome.

Tony sets the record straight and changes my mind and also shares how boxing helps his real estate and podcasting career.

Lace up your gloves and get into the ring. Ding Ding.

CONTACT TONY
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_tonyv2/
Legends Boxing - https://www.legendsboxing.com/

#TonyAcostaRealEstate #TonyAcosta #LegendsBoxing and #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #BoxingIsDumb #ChangeMyMind #SelfDiscipline #TFKickboxing #AmateurBoxing #DoWhatYouLove #SportsInjuries #Concussions #UtahPodcastCoalition #UtahRealEstatePodcast

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Episode 107: Officer Dexter Pitts | A bucket of character and a side order of humility is what’s going to save America.

Sun, 15 May 2022 07:44:00 -0600

My guest today is Dexter Pitts, coming to us today from Louiville, Kentucky. Dexter is currently serving his community as a police officer on the Louisville Metro Police Department, served one year as a US Border Patrol agent in Arizona and prior to that, did a tour of duty in Iraq where he was severely wounded by and IED in 2005. He has also published his first book called “I Am Pitts: Memoirs of an American Patriot”, the story of….well…his story. It’s an incredible read. Hang tight as we talk war, policing, race, religion, politics and mostly about character. The one attribute that really matters. Martin Luther King had it right. CONTACT DEXTER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iampittsbook/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author-Dexter-Pitts-102223982275378 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Iampittsbook Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Am-Pitts-Memoirs-American-Patriot/dp/0578333902 SPECIAL TREAT: Dexter was featured on James Gandolfini's (of the Sopranos) documentary, Alive Day Memories: Home From Iraq #IAmPittsBook #IAmPitts #DexterPitts #USBorderPatrol #LMPD #LouisvilleMetroPoliceDepartment #IraqWar #ArmyVeteran #PTSD #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #BreonnaTaylor #12SecondsInTheDark #12SecondsInTheDarkBook #MLK #ContentOfCharacter #MartinLutherKingJr #IHaveADream #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #OnTheSameTeam #Slavery #MichaelBrown #Choices #ChristianCops #Christian #CopsMatter #Author2Author #LMPDAuthors --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 106: Kenny Wyland | Playing in the political sandbox with my liberal counselor.

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:25:00 -0600

Welcome back to the program Parrish The Though listeners.

Today, my guest, back on the show for a third time is Kenny Wyland, self proclaimed liberal, atheist, capitalist geek. We tackle the tug-of-war of understanding within social and political issues between liberals and conservatives. We demostrate it is possible to have decent and civil discussions in spite of the ever widening divide in our country.

Lets's do this!

Kenny can be reached via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennywyland

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Episode 105: Tina McCafferty | Using our podcasts to ensure America remains the shining city on the hill

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:07:00 -0600

My guest today is host of the ever growing podcast, We The People, Our American Stories, Tina McCafferty. Her show focuses on American heros as she sees them, from members of the military, entreprenuers and immigrants, to the every day Joe.

So apparently, today, she thinks I’m a hero of sorts. We introduce our audiences to each other and discuss the reason for each of our podcasts. We also talk about how we both are doing our part to help this great country remain the shining city on the hill. We laugh, we cry as we more fully understand our why.

#WeThePeopleOurAmericanStories #IAmPitts #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought #TinaMcCafferty #ShiningCityOnAHill #GeorgeWashington #Othering #WeMustTalk #TalkToEachOther #America #AmericanHero #WoundedWarriors #OEW #OperationEnduringWarrior #DexterPitts #FoundingFathers #SacredCountry #GodsChildren #ChildrenOfGod #TheStoryTrek #YouGottaStory

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Episode 104: LDS Missionary, Elder Ashton Burgon | Tell me about your ”Sacred Grove” moment.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0600

My guest today is a newly called missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Ashton Burgon. If you recall, about 7 months ago I had my daughter, Emily on prior to her entering the mission field to Bentonville, Arkansas. Ashton is a good friend of hers. As part of entering the MTC or Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah, they are tasked with interviewing someone who has joined the LDS faith and what that journey looked like. I joined the church in August of 1995. Elder Burgon has been assigned to serve the people in the Independence, Missouri area for the next 14-months. Contact Elder Burgon - Ask him about his mission Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074367711343 #IndependenceMissouriMission #LDSMissionary #LDSChurch #Mormon #MormonMissionary #SacredGrove #JesusChrist #LDS #ChurchOfJesusChristofLatterDaySaints #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #IAmAMormon #LatterDaySaints #LoveThyNeighbor #2ndCommandment #CovenantPath #ProphetsAndApostles #IndependenceMissouri #IndependenceMO #GatheringIsrael #GatheringOfIsrael #AshtonBurgon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 103: Eden Strader | From rock bottom to ”overnight success.” Pfffft!

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 15:27:00 -0600

My guest today is the ever so famous and talented Eden Strader. Former desitnation wedding photographer turned business coach for the creative entrepreneur. We do a deep dive into her "overnight success" (80-hour work weeks) as she lifted herself from rock bottom to living her best life on her own terms from Los Angeles to New York City. Contact Eden IG - https://www.instagram.com/edenstrader/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/edenstraderphoto WEB - https://edenstrader.com/ #Eden Strader #OvernightSuccessMyth #OvernightSuccess #80HourWorkWeeks #RockBottom #SethSanker #QueerMerch #NYC #BrooklynLiving #Manhattan #AgressiveCity #LoveTheEnergy #NYCEnergy #LifeCoach #LivingMyBestLife #LetsBeLuvrs #CreativeCollaboration #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #FirstDaughter #ProudParent --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 102: Matt Garlick, Northstar Survival | Beacon of light for those in the storm.

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 21:46:00 -0600

My guest today is Matt Garlick, owner of Northstar Survival in Utah County. IT'S NO SECRET that the world is in a bit of a scary place right now. With the numerous devastating wildfires, increasing numbers of earthquakes and hurricanes wreaking havoc across the world, and the continuing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2020, we are in a time unlike any other. It is clear, now more than ever, that NOW is the time to prepare. Despite the fact that countless people have come to this realization, the number of those who have actually taken measures to prepare is barely noticeable. As we looked deeper into why this is, we noticed a common problem. When it came to preparing for potential disasters and adversity, people just didn't know where to begin. He didn't start this company to simply sell survival kits. He started this company because he's seen the pain, chaos and stress that hit thousands of homes as unexpected disasters and pandemics wreak havoc across the nation, both in a temporal and emotional sense of the word. People need help preparing, and they need it now. Millions of families are so far from being prepared for what is to come, but they deeply desire direction and are in need of guidance. Because we are deeply passionate about helping these families, we built what we call a HUMAN GUIDANCE SYSTEM, which is going to be critical during future times of need. We aren't just selling survival kits. We are building human beings to be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared. #NorthstarSurvival #BePrepared #BeYePrepared #FoodStorage #72HourKits #PeaceOfMind #YeShallNotFear #Prepper #NotAPrepper #DoomsdayPrepper #EndOfTheWorld #NaturalDisasters #Floods #Earthquakes #Fires #Tornados #Hurrincanes #NationInTurmoil #HumanGuidanceSystem #AYearSupply --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 101: Nathan Sellers | Sight: Can you still see if you lack vision?

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 21:43:00 -0600

Today my guest is author and License Clinical Social Worker, Nathan Sellers. We talk about his new novel/therapy book that reads like a Richard Paul Evans story. The life lessons learned by the story’s main character can connect with all of us as we play in the arena of life. Book Summary: Robert’s life as an art restorer is ripped away when he is blinded in an untimely accident. Depressed at the loss of his career and connection to his passion, he drowns in darkness. After his death years later, he is shocked to arrive in the afterlife still blind. Paradigms are shattered as he comes to understand that to have his sight restored he will need to challenge his pessimistic, myopic focus and “see” what he failed to see in life, even before he went blind. Will he spend eternity in a self-inflicted , or will he abandon his lifelong blindness to see Heaven? SIGHT takes you on a journey through pain, trauma, bitterness, and resentment to discover the power of forgiveness and healing by opening one’s eyes to the good that always exists in the world around you.

Contact Nathan
YouTube at Nathan Sellers - Author
Facebook - Nathan Sellers
Instagram - Nathan Sellers - Author
Blog - Writing on Purpose - https://writingonpurpose.org

Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/SIGHT-Nathan-Sellers/dp/B09KN63JN7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QPDXORD8HWTV&keywords=nathan+sellers&qid=1647993384&s=books&sprefix=nathan+seller%2Cstripbooks%2C168&sr=1-1

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Episode 100: Brian Parrish | Interviewed by Chris Holifield, host of the I Am Salt Lake Podcast

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:52:00 -0600

On this episode we switch up the mic's and I have the great privilege of being a guest on the I Am Salt Lake podcast hosted by Chris Holifield.

I get to share my story and what my motivation was behind starting my own podcast called Parrish the Thought. We talk about the people I chat with on my podcast, and obstacles I've had to overcome with my show. We also dabble a little into what got me into real estate, what I enjoys about real estate, what I love about living in Utah, favorite local eatings spots, and everything else in between.

Enjoy.

#IAmSaltLake #IAmSaltLakePodcast #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #Talk #TalkToYourNeighbor #UtahRealEstate #UtahRealtors

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Episode 99: Lauren Harigian | Running for my life as a trans athlete

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:29:00 -0700

My next guest is Lauren Harigian, a 32 year old trans athlete. The genesis of her journey really began back in 2010 when she felt she could no longer be honest and live as a man. She has been undergoing hormone therapy for the better part of 5 years and as part of her journey she as also been the subject of a study by Arizona Public Televison and Arizona State University on how hormone therapy affects the body of trans atheletes.

https://azpbs.org/catalyst/2020/12/catalyst-304-body-and-mind/

Lauren can be reached on her (IG) Instagram account at @fastgirlrunner23

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Episode 98: Jason Gurney | 24 years inside the Utah State prison system. On purpose.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:06:00 -0700

My guest today is retired Utah State Prison Correction Officer, Jason Gurney.

He spent 24 years inside the prison system. Early in his career as a young 22 year old officer he played a small part in HBO’s documentary, Gladiator Days: Anatomy of A Prison Murder, The story of Troy Kell, now on death row for the murder of a fellow inmate back in 1996.

We talk about the day to day experiences and the challenges of trying to make difference in the lives of our incarcerated brothers in an often thankless job and how he kept his humanity in the process.

#UtahDepartmentOfCorrections #UDC #UtahStatePrison #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought #TroyKell #UtahDeathRow #PrisonRespect #PrisonHumanity #DraperPrison #GunnisonPrison #CentralUtahPrison

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Episode 97: Chad L. Brown | Finding comfortable meaning in discomfort and risk.

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:38:00 -0700

My next guest is the owner of and life coach of a program called Venture, Chad Brown. It is a 6-month life coaching program for men. He helps them become the best version of their whole selves. As a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, he knows the challenge of chasing something bigger. He shows men how to achieve an integrated life, so they can be fully present in their work and their family.

He thrives on adventure and risk-taking and also cries watching Disney movies with his kids. ( you, Coco). He loves spending every minute with wife while getting charged being around other men pursuing something bigger than themselves. He is a living contradiction, and so are you. Let’s go on this (ad)venture together.

He and his family live at the foot of the Wasatch Mountain Range. (Utah is the most beautiful place in the world and he’ll fight you on that). We love to spend our days together camping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, skiing… pretty much anything that can be done in the wild.

text "risk" to (844) 479-0134 for 2 motivating and thought-provoking texts per month.

www.chadlbrown.com

My Youtube channel coming soon!

Get my complimentary training "How To Get All The Sh*t Done "

#ChadLBrown #Venture #BetterByDesign #BeingABetterMan #WorkLifeBalance #WorkLifeIntegration #ShowingUp #CoachingMen #LivingContradiction #BetterManByDesign #ParrishPodcast #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #ParrishTheThought

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Episode 96: Kris Kristensen, Part 2 | 9 months with my new leg and an MBA in life.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:30:00 -0700

One year ago this past September my next guest Kris Kristensen had life changing surgery that took the left side of his pelvis and entire left leg due to stage 4 bone cancer. Had he not had the surgery the cancer would have surely taken his life.

9 months ago I had him on the program to talk about how he was mentally and physically adjusting to his new life. He had just been fitted with a magic leg.

Today he is back to share more of his recovery journey and how he has made friends with the leg but still struggles with some of the collateral damage since the surgery and most importantly some of the huge, ongoing takeaways and life observations.

For regular updates visit Kris' blog at https://kriskristensen.com/blog/

#amputees #amputee #amputeelife #amputeestrong #amplife #prostheticleg #prosthetics #limbloss #amputation #amputeefitness #disabled #oneleg #lifewithoutlimitations #iamadaptive #legamputee #bionic #prosthetic #nolegsnolimits #amputeelifestyle #disabilityawareness #abilitynotdisability #pelvicamputee #ParrishTheThoughPodcast #ParrishTheThough #ServeEveryone #StopBeingBusy #FamilyPriorities #KrisKristensen

Episode 95: Paul Burgon, CEO of Vortechs Management | Making recycling so simple even a teenager can do it.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 21:20:00 -0700

My guest today is the CEO of Vortechs Management based in Layton, Utah, Paul Burgon.

He and his team of super smarty smart genius types are revolutionizing and putting the back into the recycling industry by making it so simple, even a teen-ager can do it. I mean, like, who wouldn’t want that.

Vortechs Waste to Energy is a startup company that has nine patents pending for a "village scale," hyper-efficient recycling system that can recycle any hydrocarbon--any plastic, used motor oil, shredded tire, coal waste, or the car interior from a recycled car. We recycle where the waste is, rather than shipping hydrocarbon waste hundreds of miles to very large, very expensive facilities (which dramatically increases the carbon footprint). The Vortechs WasteNgine is a village-scale system that can be installed behind a retail distribution center, at an existing landfill, or on any half acre industrial or commercial site. We recycle any hydrocarbon waste profitably, without government subsidies, and without washing, sorting, or shredding waste prior to recycling.

vortechsmanagement.com

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Episode 94: Austin Pritchard | From loser to a Lamborghini

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:42:00 -0700

My guest today is a young man who, only three short years ago, was depressed, broke, rejected by family and friends. Drudging through dead end jobs, working himself to the bone for a meager $10/hour barely making payments on a Toyota Corolla.

Since then he has risen, literally, to the top of the door to door sales industry ending his 2021 season with over a million dollars in sales and over 1200 accounts sold becoming THE number one sales agent in the industry.

His reward. At age 23 he was able to pay cash for a Lamborghini Gallardo.

He truly is in a league of his own. Please help me in welcoming Austin Pritchard as we take a journey from the dark spaces of the heart and mind to the pinnacle of his existence...at least for now. He is only 23.

#AptiveSales #AustinPritchard #NeverGiveUp #10XYourLife #SalesGoals #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #NumberOneSalesAgent #SpeakItIntoExistence #ThereIsAlwaysMore #NeverEnough #GOAT #BuildYourself #Mentor #VisionBoards #Dreams #YourFirstMillion

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Episode 93: Marvin Pratt | Government sucks!...or does it?

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 15:50:00 -0600

Marvin Pratt is the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at California State University, Chico and has been heavily involved in government for the better part of 30 plus years beginning with his military career shortly after high school. We talk about the myths, realities, efficiencies and inefficiencies that is government. Some say it should be abolished while others say it's the solution to our problems. #ChicoStateUniversity #GovernmentIsTheAnswer #TheBiggerTheGovernmentTheSmallerTheCitizen #GovernmentSucks #GovernmentIsSometimesTheAnswer #BalanceInGovernment #GovernmentBeauracracy #ModelOfInefficiency #ActOfCongress #CSUHealthAndSafety #GovernmentIsNotTheAnswer #GovernementIsTheProblem #GovernmentSolution #ParrishTheThought #ParrishTheThoughPodcast #AnswerIsInTheMiddle #HappyMedium --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 92: Ghazanfar Ali | Our new refugee neighbors from Afganistan, the Hazara people. The struggle to embrace our new freedom.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:43:00 -0600

My guest today is the Communications Director for the Utah Hazara Association, Ghazanfar Ali.

Until I attended a fund raising event one month ago, I too, knew nothing about the Hazara people nor the tremendous struggle they have endured for generations. Hazaras are Dari-speaking people, thought to be of the Turk-Mongol race and live primarily in the rugged central mountainous core of Afghanistan with an area of approximately 50,000 sq. km.

They, much like the Jews, have been systematically marginalized, persecuted and brutalized for centuries simply because they exist. For whatever reason, because they want to live normal productive lives, like their neighbors, they are deemed a threat in Afghanistan and neighboring countries like Pakistan. Thousands upon thousands have fled for their lives to neighboring countries and, of course to Utah and other cities in the US.

Ghazanfar Ali shares a brief history of his people internationally and how we can help locally as more and more refugees arrive in our community on a weekly basis, especially in the wake of the recent US Troop withdrawl and subsequent mass exodus from Kabul, for a better opportunity.

America and Americans are welcoming, loving, generous and kind. If you're a Christian, the Lord said Love thy neighbor as thyself. These wonderful people ARE our neighbors and need our help.

Also according to Ali, below are several immediate ways you can help these people have the basic freedoms and necessities to start their new lives here in Utah. Contact the Utah Hazara Association directly.

Humanitarian Visas
Personally meet them and ask how they are doing and how you can help them.
They need help building a community center where the can gather, worship and support one another.

Here are some local Utah organizations you can reach out to should you desire to help further.

IRC - International Rescue Committee/Salt Lake City
CCS - Catholic Community Services

Many states in the US and countries around the world have their own chapters or associations.

IRC - International Rescue Committee/Worldwide

#UtahHazaraAssociation #HazaraLivesMatter #StopHazaraGenocide #HelpTheHazara #OurNeighborsTheHazara #BaFttF #LoveThyNeighbor #KindnessMatters #KindnessAlwaysMatters #DonateAndGive

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Episode 91: Jonathon Dunne - Freedom’s Disciple Podcast Host | Reclaiming America’s Narrative

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:32:00 -0600

Back on the show for a third time, Jonathon Dunne is America's favorite Irishman who is passionate about the ideals behind American exceptionalism, and has been blessed with opportunities to reach millions promoting the importance of limited government, individual freedoms, and free markets.

He is the host of the Freedom's Disciple podcast on the Blaze Radio Network, written for countless online websites and an inspirational keynote speaker devoted to America‘s founding principles.

He arrived stateside September 7th for his 5th American speaking tour. This trip takes him to 15 different states, speaking with over 65 groups in 85 days about “Reclaiming America's Narrative", and explaining exactly WHY America is an exceptional & Unique Nation.

If we are going to stop the continued erosion of our God-given rights and restore them, we must understand how America changed the world and helped us take a 5000-year leap forward.

It didn't happen by chance, it happened because the pilgrims risked everything to escape a tyrannical king. Then, 156 years later, the founders risked everything to declare America's independence from England and redefine man's relationship with man; and man’s relationship with government

Now, 240 years later, America and the world need to be reminded of those founding principles as the relationship between man and government has become extremely imbalanced.

#FreedomsDisciple #ReclamingAmericasNarrative #JonathonDunne #ParrishTheThoughtPodcast #AmericanExceptionalism

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Episode 90: Heidi Alldredge, host of the Heidi’s LemonAid Stand podcast | 100 Episodes of Lemons. How sweet it is.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:09:00 -0600

Heidi is a former (20+ years ago) Salt Lake City radio talk show host turned podcaster. Her show is called Heidi's LemonAid Stand where she interviews everyday humans doing extraordinary things to turn their life's lemons into lemonade. She is on with me today to celebrate her 100th interview. We talk of the things she has learned and how her own life perspective has changed since starting her show.

Pucker up and settle in for some great wisdom and insight.

#BelowTheWaterLine
#NoShoulding
#CouldaShoulda
#NotAloneInOurTrials
#BAFTTF

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Episode 89: Landon Pollard: Owner of FNMB (For the Name on My Back) | More than your average inspirational clothing line.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:47:00 -0600

My guest is Landon Pollard, an 18 year-old entrepreneur who has created a new clothing line called FNMB, For the Name on My Back. Your Name. Your legacy. Sit back and hear the why behind this new brand he created to help anyone and everyone become their best self.

SHOP NOW

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#justdoit
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Episode 88: Nan Pickowitz and Reed Perkins: Registered Nurses | The COVID vaccine. You should get it and here’s why.

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:52:00 -0600

My guests today are two registered nurses: Nan Pickowitz graduated from nursing school in 1996 and began her career and worked on a orthopedic/ neurological floor for about 20 years. She then became (ONC) Orthopedic Nurse Certified. After that she transferring to the Pre Anesthesia testing clinic where she currently serves as Nurse Manager at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. Nan has roughly 30+ years in the industry. She holds a bachelors of science degree in nursing and can be contacted at rpickowitz1005@gmail.com. Reed Perkins is an RN at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, Utah with 19-years of nursing and most recently 11 years as a neurosurgery nurse. Reed can be contacted at gatorreed6466@gmail.com I have them both on today to talk about what they are seeing on the front lines of the Covid pandemic and the importance, as they see it, of getting the vaccine. They’re only two nurses, two voices among many thousands around the country and world. Can they speak for all? Are they THE experts? I don’t know but today they are my experts so listen and do with it what you will. I'm going to listen with an open mind and heart. I have been on the fence about getting the vaccine and my purpose today was to see if they could talk me off. Lets see how this goes. #covid #hatecovid #getthevaccine #antivaccine #antivaxers #parrishpodcast #parrishthethought #trustthescience #donttrusthescience #conspiracy #personalfreedoms #govtlies #medialies #mediaspin #utahvalleyhospital #whatistruth #eisenhowermedicalcenter #ventilator #covidpandemic #loveOneAnother #trustTheExperts #deadlyvaccine #VaccineSideEffects --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 87: Emily Parrish | God wants me in Arkansas. When do I leave?

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 08:13:00 -0600

My guest today is my daughter Emily. She has chosen to serve an 18-month service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, the Mormons). She joins me today to explain the why behind this crazy and wonderful decision to love and serve the people of the Bentonville, Arkansas area. S4: E15 - Emily Parrish | God wants me in Arkansas. When do I leave? My guest today is my daughter Emily. She has chosen to serve an 18-month service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka, the Mormons). She joins me today to explain the why behind this crazy and wonderful decision to love and serve the people of the Bentonville, Arkansas area. #BAFTTF #churchofchrist #lovethyneighbor #bentonvillearkansas #bentonvillemission #godislove #selflessservice #ldsmissionary #ldsmissionaries #parrishpodcast #parrishthethought #loveeachother #loveoneanother #conversion #mormon #mormonmissionary #ldsmissionary #godsarmy #friendofthefriendless #iamamormon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 86: Rob Pickowitz | 27-year veteran of the Riverside County, CA Sheriff’s Dept | A real look at policing in America through my eyes.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 23:06:00 -0600

My guest today is Sergeant Rob Pickowitz, a 27-year veteran of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, which is the second largest sheriffs department in California behind Los Angeles County. During his career, he worked corrections, patrol, field training, special enforcement team, community oriented policing, school resource officer, public information officer, investigations and SWAT operator. He was awarded Deputy of the year and earned two medals of merit. As a supervisor, he supervised traffic services, administration, special enforcement, court services, recruitment & background investigations, public information and patrol. I am a husband and father of two. My father is a retired fire captain and brother is a 29-year veteran of law enforcement veteran. #policinginamerica #riversidecountysheriff #lawenforcement #thinblueline #parrishpodcast #parrishthethought #goodcops #racialprofiling #raceandlaw #salutetheblue #contentofcharacter #backtheblue #notallcopsareracist #copsincalifornia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 85: US Border Patrol Agent JP | 20 years on the frontlines of the crisis that is our southern border.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:33:00 -0600

My guest today is Agent JP who has served as one of the 20,000 US Border Patrol agents for the past 20 years. He started his career right after 9/11 happened. That infamous day really set a tone for him about how he viewed security for our nation. He has worked in California, Arizona, Texas, and is currently assigned to the northern border in Washington State. He has done almost everything one can in the patrol: canine handler, undercover, simple working the line, ATV unit, specialty teams, worked with/assigned to FBI, DEA and DOD multiple times. Settle in for one agent's first hand perspective on immigration in the United States. Keeping the bad people out and getting the good ones in. #BorderPatrol #BorderCrisis #immigration #IllegalImmigration #dacadreamers #parrishpodcast #parrishthethought #mexico #southernborder #lawenforcement #guysingreen #UndocumentedImmigrants #undocumentedandunafraid #unnacompaniedminors #cartel #smugglers #humantraffickingawareness #Congress #doyourjobcongress #PathToCitizenship --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 84: Bryan and Kathy Woodcox | Our Covid miracle. The science said I should have been dead but God had other plans.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:41:00 -0600

On May 20, 2021, Bryan Woodcox tested positive for Covid-19. His only symptoms were a fever and body aches. They did a chest X-ray, and it looked completely normal. On May 22, he was having trouble keeping his oxygen saturation levels up, so he went to the ER at 9:30pm. A new X-ray showed that his lungs were “much, much worse.” A Covid Room was found at a different hospital, so he was transported there and admitted at 2:30am. The disease progressed such that in only 24-hours Bryan was unable to breathe on his own. Covid had inflicted extensive damage to his lungs. The medical team told us he had to be intubated, or he would die within the hour. They gave us time to say good-bye, because they did not expect him to ever wake up. We were told he only had a 5% chance of surviving. Bryan said “That’s still a chance.” He told me he was not ready to die, that he was going to fight, and to tell everyone to pray for a miracle. On May 24, 2021, at 4:30am, Bryan was intubated and placed on life support, in a medically-induced coma. We were told if he did survive, he would be on a ventilator for at least a month. After being placed on life-support, Bryan was transferred to U of U Medical Center, so that he could receive more advanced treatments. Our family asked everyone we know to pray for a miracle. Miracles began happening almost immediately. Within 24-hours his lungs had improved so much that his chance of survival went from 5% to 35%. Covid patients typically have good days followed by bad days, but Bryan never had a single bad day. He progressed so quickly that he was off the ventilator after just 5 days, and 5 days after that he came home! Miraculously, he is expected to make a full recovery, and he is well on his way there. This experience has been life-changing, and we are not sure exactly what the future holds for us, but we are so grateful he is alive, and we are ready for whatever God has planned for us. #covid #uofumedicalcenter #jordanvalleymedicalcenter #rewhipped #bryanwoodcox #parrishthethought #parrishpodcast #faithintrial #VaccinesBringUsCloser #prayerworks #miracleshappen #miraclesdohappen #covidvaccine #antivaxx #novaccine #mybodymychoice #chip --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 83: Kenny Wyland: Culture warrior | Critical Race Theory. Should we embrace it or shun it?

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 06:31:00 -0600

My guest today is Kenny Wyland. Self proclaimed liberal, atheist, geek (software engineer and Star Wars fan) and capitalist. All the things Fox News warned us about and so much more. We sit down today to talk about the buzz and social panic that is gripping our nation regarding CRT (Critical Race Theory). We dive into what it is and a what it isn't. Should we shun or embrace it. Is CRT a way of understanding how American racism has shaped public policy, or a divisive discourse that pits people of color against white people? Liberals and conservatives are in sharp disagreement. Sources https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-is-critical-race-theory-and-why-is-it-under-attack/2021/05 https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-inquiry/how-a-conservative-activist-invented-the-conflict-over-critical-race-theory. #crt #criticalracetheory #parrishthethought #parrishpodcast #racism #endracism #kindnessmatters #lovethyneighbor #bekindtooneanother #lovewinsalways #contentofcharacter #contentofourcharacter #MLKJr #MartinLutherKing #peacethroughunderstanding --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 82: Todd Hansen - Host of The Story Trek on BYU-TV | In all of us there is a tragedy, a comedy and a drama.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:36:00 -0600

Emmy Award winning host and producer of The Story Trek on BYU-TV which aired for 12 seasons joins me today. Todd and his team filmed 136 amazing episodes capturing random stories from some of the most average and great humans America has to offer. Using his 25+ years as a news anchor, reporter and TV host, he now coaches people how to tell and share their own stories. Visit storyempowered.com and check out these online courses from one of the best in the business.

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Episode 81: Jon Absey | Original Utah Jazz mascot. Smarter than your average bear.

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 23:01:00 -0600

My next guest is in a class all his own. Dating back to his first season in at the Utah Jazz more than 25 years ago, he has performed at over 900 NBA games, has donated 16,000-plus hours of assistance in the community for more than 300 community organizations, and raised more than one million dollars for charity in the process.

He has taken home more than 40 community and national awards, including eight mascot leadership awards, keys to two cities, been honored by three individual governors, been named Mascot of the Year in the NBA five times and Best Mascot in all professional sports nationwide twice. He has been inducted into the YMCA Hall of Fame, the Utah Summer Games Hall of Fame, and the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2006.

Please help me in welcoming a man who is smarter than your average bear, the original Utah Jazz mascot, The Bear, Jon Absey

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Episode 80: Jamie Lamb | Why I went to Washington DC and what I saw on January 6th.

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 00:50:00 -0600

My guest on the show today is my favorite Trump supporter Jamie Lamb. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Wrong or right, she, like millions of other Americans, felt they had a grievance during and after the 2020 presidential election. She, travled to Washington DC on January 6th of 2021 to see then President Donald Trump's keynote address at the Save America March sponsored by Women for America First. Settle in for a first hand witness on the events of that now infamous day in our nations' Capital from her perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 79: Jennifer Yeo, Broker Presdio Real Estate | Raising the bar in real estate.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:35:00 -0600

My guest today is Jennifer Yeo, principle broker and founder of Presidio Real Estate in 2011. She has 11 offices in the state of Utah and one in Idaho. Years ago, she read a Forbes magazine article that said that the top 3 most untrusted professions were 1. Car Salesman, 2. Lawyers and 3. Realtors. What a shock this was to her as she loved helping others dream of homeownership become a reality. She was at a large brokerage that had a few agents go to prison that year for mortgage fraud. She thought, these are my colleagues? It was disturbing to say the least, and she longed for something better. Somewhere that the "Good Guys" of the industry could thrive. So with a glimmer of hope and a lot of determination, she decided there was never a better time to start a brokerage. It's been her mission to "Raise the bar".

Episode 78: Carlo Barrera | Part 4 of 4 DACA - The dreamers next door. Recent legislative updates...or lack thereof.

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:26:00 -0600

One week before the 2020 presidential election, I interviewed Carlo Barrera, a 28-year-old Dreamer, originally brought to the US when he was 6-years old from Queretaro, Mexico.

I had him on the show for a couple reasons. 1, I wanted to know more about the Dream Act from a personal perspective and 2, to try and humanize policy. We, and when I say we I mostly mean I, often don't realize that legislation and policies enacted by our officials have consequences that affect people's lives. It's easy to dismiss the magnitute of such policies when we don't have a personal connection to them.

Our 4th interview today is a follow up 4+ months post Biden inauguration to get a pulse on how he and 750,000 other similar Dreamers are feeling and what the next steps are as they hope for a pathway to permanent citizenship. The Democrats have control of the House, Senate and Presidency so one would think passing this legislation would be a slam dunk. No so much.

Contact Carlo at barrerace93@gmail.com

Check out these valuable resources to learn more and/or give support.

Informed Immigrant
https://www.informedimmigrant.com/

FWD.US
https://www.fwd.us/

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Episode 77: Spencer Ivey | The real cost of my ”Ivey League” education.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 22:16:00 -0600

My guest today is Spencer Ivey, a successful entrepreneur and owner of Ivey League Fabrication in Spanish Fork, Utah. His team creates some of the most amazing custom metal artwork, gates, railings and staircases in the state.

Strap in for this wild story of trauma, depression, addiction, a failed suicide attempt and a dedicated climb to the success you see today.

Shortly after high school he became heavily addicted to heroin and cocaine. After about 3 years of hard living he decided a sereious change was in order.

No longer was he going to be controlled by this substance. After 18 months of an outpatient program he was able to get and stay clean. Holding a steady welding job he was able to pay off his past debts, legal fees and court fines. He tried a little college after earning his GED. The best thing he learned was that he was and is capable of doing anything with discipline and determination.

He soon realized that business and entrepreneurship was his path. He quit his job, bought a new truck, signed a contract to pay $27K in business consulting then spent his last paycheck on a welding machine. Best investment ever. 5 months later he left college and started what is now Ivey League Fabrication. With nothing to lose, perseverance, and a relentless drive to prove he was not a worthless drug addict, he was able to make $1 million in revenue in the third year business.

#iveyleaguefabrication
#dontquit
#nevergiveup
#anythingispossible
#ivyleague

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Episode 76: Kekoa Routt | The buzz from the barber chair

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:01:00 -0600

My guest on the show today is Kekoa Routt, my barber at The Fellas Chop Shop in Spanish Fork, Utah. Settle in for prose from the original pulpit as we get inside his brain to find out the magic behind the personal connection he has with his clients, friends and co-workers.

#Fellas

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Episode 75: Sky Pratt | I never felt right. My journey to find and be who I’m supposed to be.

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:09:00 -0600

Parrish The Thought Podcast: S4, E4

Sky Pratt | I never felt right. My journey to find and be who I'm supposed to be.

My guest today is my niece Sky Pratt, formerly Elizabeth Pratt who is a Trans Male. We talk about their lifelong battle with and now understanding who she/he/they is/are and is supposed to be. Cozy up with your favorite treat and get inside their mind. Ready. Go!

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Episode 74: Kris Kristensen | I complained and it saved my life.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:07:00 -0700

After suffering for years with the grueling pain of Sciatica and only being given band aids to endure it, Kris finally complained loud enough to his doctor. An MRI was ordered. He was diagnosed with stage 4 Chondrosarcoma. Cancer of the connective tissues in the pelvis. A possible death sentence for a husband and father of 4 girls in his mid 50's. Swift surgery saved his life but at a huge cost. Settle in for this amazing journey down the rabbit hole of dispair to the pinnacle of selfless servant.

Part 2 of 3 is Episode 96 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parrish-the-thought/id1348128086?i=1000542529688

Follow Kris' journey at KrisKristensen.com

To donate to help with the astronomical medical bills please visit the GoFundMe page.

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Episode 73: Carlo Barrera | Part 3 of 4 DACA - The dreamers next door. Recent legislative udpates.

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 22:45:00 -0700

One week before the 2020 presidential election, I interviewed Carlo Barrera, a 27-year-old Dreamer, originally brought to the US when he was 6-years old from Queretaro, Mexico. I had him on the show for a couple reasons. 1, I wanted to know more about the Dream Act from a personal perspective and 2, to try and humanize policy. We, and when I say we I mostly mean I, often don't realize that legislation and policies enacted by our officials have consequences that affect people's lives. It's easy to dismiss the magnitute of such policies when we don't have a personal connection to them. Our interview today is a follow up 3+ weeks post Biden inauguration to get a pulse on how he and 750,000 other similar Dreamers are feeling and what the next steps are as they hope for a pathway to permanent citizenship. Contact Carlo at barrerace93@gmail.com Check out these valuable resources to learn more and/or give support. Informed Immigrant https://www.informedimmigrant.com/ FWD.US https://www.fwd.us/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 72: Josh Talyor | The magic of telling and sharing stories

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:14:00 -0700

Josh Taylor is a filmmaker, writer, designer, and creative strategist, but at his core he is a Storyteller. When he's not writing a book/screenplay, putting images on film, or working on one of his personal creative endeavors, he helps companies in the midst of pivotal change/transformation moments, discover, craft and share their own stories, through creative content, experiences, and workshops, in order to help their employees and customers build a stronger emotional engagement and human connection to the business, its narrative, and its journey through change. He's also channeling some of his personal curiosity in the form of a new Podcast that he co-created and co-hosts which will release its first season end of Decemeber/early January called the Swell Podcast. The podcast asks three key questions "What does it take to create something that never existed before?" "What does it take to challenge the status quo" and "What does it take to change the world" and it features thought-leaders, world-builders, game-changers, disruptors, and other pleasantly rebellious humans and their stories, journeys, and experiences that shaped them, while they set out to shape the world.

We talk about the reasons we tell stories. Ironically this interview became and interview of the interviewer at times. Fun chat.

He can be found on Facebook @joshingtaylor and Instagram @joshingtaylor

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Episode 71: Heidi Alldredge | Turning to currency and other fruity stories.

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:04:00 -0700

Heidi Aldredge is the host of a new podcast series called Heidi's LemonAid Stand. She interviews people who have taken the lemons life has served up and made lemonade. Turning to currency.

Just two days after Thanksgiving in 1989, when Heidi was 16 years old, the police came to the family home and announced that their dad had just killed himself. You have a few choices to make in that moment. Heidi decided to fight for hope and happiness, her mother and four younger brothers each chose different ways to cope with it.

Fast forward a couple of years and Heidi was happily married and went on to raise three wonderful children and have several different careers.

Heidi created and hosted a radio talk show about turning life's lemons into lemonade in Salt Lake City over 20 years ago. She interviewed inspirational people like Steve Makita, Richard Paul Evans, Art and Dallas Berg, Mrs. Utah, Brent Yorganson, and Anita Stansfield. Each interviewee shared experiences of how they turned a traumatic life altering situation into a beneficial more positive experience.

Her show can be heard on the following podcast platforms

Visit Heidi's website today for more info on her message and to book her for speaking engagements.

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Episode 70: Carlo Barerra | Part 2 of 4 DACA - The dreamers next door. A post election interview.

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 15:27:00 -0700

I have learned, as I have had him in my home for the past 6 days, that he is a fine young man who has a track record of doing good and contributing to the greatness that is America. He is the embodiment of the merits of this legislation.

Contact Carlo at barrerace93@gmail.com

Check out these valuable resources to learn more and/or give support.

Informed Immigrant
https://www.informedimmigrant.com/
FWD.US
https://www.fwd.us/

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Episode 69: Dan Rascon | There have been and are still good apples in the media.

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 07:48:00 -0700

My guest toda is Emmy award-winning TV journalist veteran Dan Rascon. Dan is the weekend anchor for KSL TV in Salt Lake City.

He has traveled the country and world for nearly 30 years, capturing some of the most compelling, heart-wrenching, and inspiring stories. He’s been a solid fixture in the Utah news market since October 1999.

He has covered everything from the devastating fires and earthquakes in California to the Oklahoma City Bombing trial in Denver, to the 9-11 terror attacks in New York City, to the five-week Elizabeth Smart Kidnapping trial in Salt Lake to the devastating ambush of American women and children in Northern Mexico by the cartel.

We talk about how there have been are still good decent people in the media despite its growing repuation for bias and corruption.

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Episode 68: Carlo Barrera | Part 1 of 4 DACA - The dreamers next door.

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 21:54:00 -0600

Carlo Barrera is a 27-year-old K-2nd Grade Science Teacher at the Speyer Legacy School in Manhattan. He was born in Queretaro, Mexico and his family immigrated to Austin, TX when he was 6 years old. “Mr. B”, as his students call him, majored in Economics at Kenyon College and, afterward, spent two summers interning for Ernst & Young. In his senior year, Carlo was offered a full-time job from EY but decided to turn it down and pursue his passion for teaching. After graduating, Carlo began teaching in the fall of 2015 at Success Academy in Brooklyn. That spring, he began as an Associate Science Teacher for grades K-4. After one year at Success Academy, he was offered the K-2nd Grade Lead Science Teacher role at Speyer Legacy School and is currently in his 3rd year at that school. One of his biggest passions is soccer: Carlo coaches the K-4th grade after school soccer program and the 7/8th-grade Varsity team in the Fall. During his free time, Carlo religiously follows his favorite soccer team: FC Barcelona.

Contact Carlo at barrerace93@gmail.com

Check out these valuable resources to learn more:

Informed Immigrant
https://www.informedimmigrant.com/
FWD.US
https://www.fwd.us/

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Episode 67: Marci Hermansen Nielsen | Wife, mother, business owner and transformational wonder.

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:11:00 -0600

My next guest is the mother of 2 daughters and wife of 1 awesome husband. Business owner of a Jimmy Johns franchise for 3 years. Cake baker extraordinaire and recent contestant/medalist in two recent fitness shows at National Physique Committee.

She went from 200+ pounds to 140 in 6 months on a strict Keto diet and easily maintained that for 4 years. She then changed to counting macros and working out consistently And dropped to 120 lbs.

Today we talk about the big fat why behind her transformation and the dedication to change, the obstacles, challenges and rewards for her persistence in creating a healty lifestyle for her and her family.

Marci can be found on Facebook.

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Episode 66: Jacob Hoehne with Issimo | Connecting humans through story.

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 06:09:00 -0600

My next guest is the founder and chief storyteller of Issimo - A Utah based story agency. They believe in helping people be their best and helping mission driven organizations inspire their audiences and attract capital through social impact storytelling.

Stop #othering.

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Episode 65: California Assemblywoman Megan Dahle | Rolling up her sleeves and getting to work.

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:16:00 -0600

My guest today is the mother of 3, wife of one, business owner, farmer, and all around great human. California State Assemblywoman, Megan Dahle. As a Republican, she represents the 1st State Assembly district which covers 9 rural counties in Northeastern California. Specifically, Modoc, Lassen, Shasta, Siskiyou, Nevada, Sierra, Plumas, and parts of Butte and Placer.

We go in-depth on the why behind her campaign to run for her husband, California Senator, Brian Dahle's vacated seat in 2019, the challenges and triumphs of being in office in these turbulent times.

Connect with her on the following social media platforms and legislative pages:
Facebook, Instagram, CA Assembly District 1

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Episode 64: Brian Keith Parrish | Us vs them - It doesn’t have to be.

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 10:40:00 -0600

It’s no secret that we have and are becoming a more divided people by the day. With every societal challenge and looming crises, we seem to construct more walls than bridges between us. I talk about how we got here and offer 5 ways to heal our neighborhoods and nation. Here is the article for those that prefer to read it.

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Episode 63: Jonathan Dunne | America’s principles are more powerful than it’s problems! Just ask an Irishman.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:00 -0600

My guest for the second time is one of the greatest Americans I know, only he is Irish. He has been a tireless cheerleader for the ideals and constitutional foundations that have made this country the shining city on the hill in spite of our flaws. He is the host of Freedom's Disciple that airs every Saturday on Blaze media and YouTube. He has over 275 episodes talking about the principles that have made American such a beacon of hope that he has devoted more than 16 years of his life trying to legally become a citizen. He is also a keynote speaker and occasional writer for the Libertarian Republic and Glennbeck.com. We talk about how each one of us can embrace these ideas to do our part to change the world. Hint. It's by not fighting but being kind and loving to our fellow humans. Put a kettle on and enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 62: Ramy Louis | A black and white discussion on race in America.

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:11:00 -0600

My guest is Jean Ramy Louis, a 54 year old black man currently living in the great state of Utah. Ramy moved to the states from Haiti when he was 14. He was living a colorblind life until a trip to New Orleans with some dear friends revealed an ugly part of our nation. A part that has come a long way but still needs healing. Pull up a chair and soak it in. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 61: Steve and Jolene Randall | Losing Jacob

Sat, 30 May 2020 23:31:00 -0600

Eight years ago Steve and Jolene Randall lost their 17 year-old son Jake to an accidental heroin overdose. We take a deep dive into the despair, the hope and healing in the wake of burying a child while continuing to nurture and care for the ones left behind.

They can be contacted via Jolene's Facebook, Steve's Facebook or email at jomaggie@msn.com if you need support because you or someone you know is going through a similar tragedy.

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Episode 60: Dr. Benjamin Hardy | Your personality isn’t permanent. Seriously!

Fri, 08 May 2020 21:56:00 -0600

‼️You are more than the personality test may suggest‼️ My guest today is Dr. Benjamin Hardy, 🧠organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work.📗 His blog is read 👀by millions of people monthly and has been featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, Cheddar, Big Think, and many others and adds priceless value to people’s lives by helping them break free from the shackles of what is perceived as a permanent personality. His website gets hundreds of thousands of views monthly. From 2015-2018, he was the #1 writer in the world on Medium.com. His blogs have been read by over 100 million people and are published everywhere. He is a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today and one of the most popular writers on Medium. He 🎤speaks and trains at a wide range of events and the best and most important part of his story is that in 2018 he and his wife Lauren adopted 3 kids from the foster system; a month later, she became pregnant with twins and gave birth to daughters🤰🏼- It’s a miracle I was able to pull him from his world for a moment.

#PersonalityIsntPermanent

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Episode 56: Connor Boyack | Liberty. Because your life depends on it.

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:53:00 -0600

My guest today is Connor Boyack. He founded Libertas Institute in 2011 and serves as its president. Named one of Utah’s most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor’s leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, drug policy, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of 20 books, he is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children’s series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. We do a quick dive into the genesis of his thriving, influential think tank.

#LibertasInstitute #Libertas #LibertyForAll #LibertasUtah #ConnorBoyack #TuttleTwins #LatterDayLiberty

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Episode 55: Quinsea Pratt | Tragedy, determination and the village.

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 21:31:00 -0600

My guest on the podcast is 28 year-old Quinsea Pratt, program director for Safe Place and the Resource Center at Butte College in Chico, California. She holds a Bachelors degree in social work from California State University, Chico in 2014 and a Masters degree from Dominican Republic University, Chicago in 2015. A successful transition to a life initially marred by abuse, neglect and eventually the murder of her mother. Because of sheer determination and the tireless support of her small town community she, her brother and sister are now giving back and making a difference in the world. Check out her YouTube Channel 📺 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCapbpgtNsHw46Q5zNihtv4g?view_as=subscriber. Instagram 📲 https://www.instagram.com/quinsea/ or you can catch her via email 📩quinseaj@live.com. ☎️ National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/help/ 1-800-799-7233 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 54: Aaron Drussell | A class act guy, motivator of humans and lifter of heavy things.

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:56:00 -0600

My guest on the podcast today is Aaron Drussell. Trophy Husband to one, father to four, business coach, broker at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Influence Partners, speaker, comedic improviser and just an all around good dude. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 53: Chris Holifield | Host of the I Am Salt Lake Podcast - a view from the inside.

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 10:20:00 -0600

My guest on the show today is none other than co-host of the infamous I Am Salt Lake podcast Chris Holifield. Chris and his wife Krissy are the stellar voices behind one of the most popular and loved podcast shows in Utah. 8 years and 426 episodes under their belts interviewing some of the most interesting people Salt Lake City has to offer. Everyone has a story and they want to hear it.

#IAmSaltLake #IAmSaltLakePodcast #ChrisHolifield

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Episode 52: Four amazing perspectives on the Utah housing market in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:01:00 -0600

Today on the podcast my guests are Alli Bills, branch manager with Intercap Lending; Austin Ingersoll, branch manager with Security National Mortgage; Bruce Tucker, broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and Aaron Drussell, broker with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. Each one of these local experts share their unique perspectives on the current state of the Utah housing market. So turn down the news and listen up. Things are much stronger and brighter than they may appear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 51: Thiefaine Magré | China: Through my eyes.

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:03:00 -0600

My guest on the podcast today is Thiefane Magré, COO of @Prouduct. He and his team spend months each year traveling to China sourcing products for multiple clients around the world. We discuss the insights he’s gained from the relationships cultivated with his Chinese business partners and friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/parrishthethought/message

Episode 50: Kip Landon and Chad Shubin | Embracing the pandemic in order to have a better story.

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:48:00 -0600

My guests today are Kip Landon; LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Chad Shubin; MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist. Both working for Wasatch Mental Health, serving Wasatch and Utah Counties in the great state of Utah. We talk about how to recognize the emotions we gave and navigate our new world as we battle Covid-19

#COVID19 #2020Pandemic #PandemicMentalHealth #WasatchMentalHealth #MentalHealthUtah

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