Humans Dealing with Humans

Moral Inventory May 02, 2021

Portia felt like her life was pretty normal, until it took a sharp turn in a very difficult direction when she went to prison on a real estate charge. While there she felt, well, imprisoned. But not just physically. She knew there was a way to free herself, mentally and emotionally, but she didn't know how. One day a courageous soul in Portia's treatment program shared a shockingly honest moral inventory with the group and Portia knew it was her way out. Turns out owning your past is the key to unlocking your future, but it's way easier said than done.

Goat Services Apr 25, 2021

Two of our listeners who answered the social media call about hobbies had side hustles involving goats, yet had zero overlap in the services they provided. Who knew there were so many business possibilities with goat services?

The Realities of Breeding Apr 19, 2021

Chad the veterinarian returns to the show, this time to tell us about his brand new side hustle, dog breeding. Being a vet already, Chad is uniquely qualified to perform all the procedures of breeding, which makes for some extremely interesting--and sometimes awkward--situations.

This episode contains anatomical terminology and content that may be considered inappropriate for children.

Hobbies: Linda's Fiber Farm Apr 13, 2021

Meet Linda, an art teacher and maker of things. She dreamed of a backyard farm in the suburbs, so she just went ahead and made it happen. Now Linda's life is full of alpacas, sheep, goats, shearing days, and spinning wheels. Learning all the stuff was a big job, but fuzzy hats, sweaters, and snuggles are completely worth it.

WEW: The Therapist Apr 06, 2021

In the last of our Women Empowering Women series, we get to talk with Mariah. Mariah is a therapist specializing in women's mental health, and though her life hasn't turned out the way she'd hoped or planned, her understanding of resilience, flexibility, grief, loss and shared experience makes her a VALUABLE asset for women needing professional help in their mental health.

Big Foot Dave Mar 29, 2021

Humans have interests, passions, and pursuits as wide and varied as the humans themselves. Allow us to introduce Dave, a guy who's dedicated some serious time to interviewing people who have had Bigfoot encounters. Dave has spent time collecting stories, comparing similarities, and putting together entertaining and educational shows for his local communities, in order to give people an outlet to share and learn about these elusive creatures that are the stuff of human legend.

WEW: The Menstrual Expert Mar 21, 2021

If you've never heard that a menstrual cycle can be a powerful tool to maximize a woman's natural capacity for getting stuff done, you're not alone. Most of us are told it's just a gross and inconvenient thing women have to get through, preferably quietly. Meredith Ashton Cohen, a certified holistic doula and menstrual expert, educates us on the better news: There's way more to the period than something to endure, and by supporting a woman's natural capacities in each stage of her cycle, it can be something we all benefit from.

WEW: The Medium Mar 15, 2021

We all have unique gifts and talents. But what happens when our gifts are so unique they're misunderstood by others? How do we give ourselves permission to share our gifts when our gifts are met with suspicion? Welcome to Errin's world. She's had to deal with disbelief, suspicion, and flat-out rejection because of her talents, and, like the rest of us, learning to trust herself doesn't always come easy.

WEW: The Beauty Coach Mar 08, 2021

It's women's history month, AND international women's day. We're gonna take a few episodes to feature stories of Women Empowering Women.

This week's guest is Janice. Like all humans, Janice has had trauma in her life she's had to face and overcome. What makes Janice so remarkable, though, is how she's turned that overcoming into a platform to help others, in an industry many would say is anti-feminist. Janice is living proof that lifting and empowering others can be done anywhere, and even if someone else sees it differently, your purpose doesn't need to carry one ounce of controversy.

Why Did I Do That? Mar 01, 2021

We all experience friction in our relationships at home, at work, in our social circles. And SOMETIMES that friction shows up in patterns, returning over and over in similar ways. We find ourselves facing the same types of problems with different faces and different scenarios. We may not necessarily want to look too deeply at that, because in all those friction patterns, we're the constant in a sea of variables, so what would that mean about us?

It means we're part of the problem.

One of the biggest issues is the running narrative we're telling ourselves about the world and others in it. If we're playing out a storyline that isn't serving us, our deep-rooted-and-often-unhelpful beliefs about ourselves and others drive our emotions, thought-patterns, and behaviors in every single interaction.

This week we welcome back Dr. Alli Mangrum as she points out the unhelpful stories we sometimes tell ourselves, and gives us ideas and tools to better let go of them. Enjoy!

For the Love of Life: The walkabout experience Feb 22, 2021

Sheralyn was feeling pretty good--pretty settled. She had a great job, great house, great dog. So why would she leave for an undetermined amount of time on a completely undetermined route? Sheralyn ended up taking three separate walkabouts spread across four years of her life. Turns out, these walkabouts gave her more than just a few cool roadtrip stories. They gave her the time to build trust in her own intuition. And don't worry, she took the dog.

For the Love of Love Feb 15, 2021

Welcome to our Valentine's episode! Buckle up: episode might feel UNCOMFY. Romantic love is not for the faint of heart. When you're talking about building a life together, we've got to understand each other--and ourselves-- DEEP to really make that work in a healthy way....which may come only after years of trying to make it work in unhealthy ways. Or maybe it's just me.

For the Love of Self: Corinne's Many Paths Feb 08, 2021

A college counselor tells Corinne the best she can hope for out of her University time is an MRS degree. Battling the insecurity and discouragement Corinne makes an astounding declaration: why should that idiot decide what I get to do in my life?

Following both her heart and her mind, Corinne learned to navigate the muddy waters of pursuing your dreams while navigating relationships that allow the achievement of those dreams. Her unconventional outlook and methods of pursuit led her to orthodontics, becoming a naval officer, and competing all over the world as a pageant queen.

For the Love of a Child: The Saga of Pearl Feb 01, 2021

It's Love Month! Love can motivate us to make seriously grand gestures. What would we do for love? WHAT WOULDN'T WE?? This week our guest is Elizabeth, a mother determined to make her daughter's dream--of having a merbaby--a reality. In treading that path, Elizabeth explores the unhelpful realm of home hair dye kits, the serious business of Doll Hospitals, and accidentally becomes embroiled in an international drug smuggling operation, all to make the wishes of a child come true. Love knows NO bounds.

Right on Time Jan 24, 2021

Fay started as a comfortable stay-at-home-mom, went to school to become a nurse, ran her husband's company for several years, then went back to school again to become a licensed therapist. She reinvented her occupation three times during a time of life when most people would say, not only is it not necessary, It's also too late. But Fay listened to the inside voice. The one that said, there's more to do. Despite starting her last career change at almost 50, Fay went on to have a successful and decades-long private practice that contributed to the health and well-being of countless people, and served her EXACTLY when she needed it to.

Losses and Gains Jan 20, 2021

This week we hear more from Kevin. Before he ever faced the Vietnam war he faced loss on many levels. He and his twin sister were taken from their poor-but-loving family home in Greece and given away by the Greek government for adoption into the U.S., unbeknownst to his birth parents. Here they were adopted by a cruel and abusive man and raised to believe nobody wanted them.

Later, Kevin reconnected with his Greek family in some miraculous ways that taught him love can be learned, healing is worth it, and it's never too late to feel like you belong.

Kevin's War Jan 11, 2021

In the second of 2021's Captain of My Soul series we meet Kevin. Trying to avoid going to Vietnam led Kevin straight to the shores of the war he hoped to evade. Then, a one in a billion shot injured him and ended the two career paths he'd ever pursued. It also led him to a surprising career path that made him explore parts of himself he never knew existed.

Clarity Calls Jan 06, 2021

True control in one's life comes from understanding just what it is we ACTUALLY control. Meet Kimberlee and Alisha, two women who've gone through the wringer enough to know that control is meant for yourself only, and life's challenges can bring a whole lot of clarity.

Kimberlee and Alisha host the podcast The Clarity Call, and have created a supportive community for parents of special needs children, or anyone who wants help balancing really heavy loads and their own well-being. Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts!

We hit 100! Dec 07, 2020

We're closing out Season 5 with our 100th episode! We caught up with several guests from previous seasons to get updates on where they are now and how things have gone for them since their interviews. Big thanks to all our guests, contributors, and listeners for making this show so rich and fascinating.

Life SKills We All Need Nov 30, 2020

Alli Mangrum, of Living Consciously, comes back to talk anxiety, emotional health, and resilience. She's got some great tools that can be put to use immediately, and some ways to bring yourself back from the worries of the future to what you can control, right here, right now.

Grateful, Even for the Fleas Nov 22, 2020

Our listeners weigh in on things they're grateful for during a difficult year like 2020....they're even grateful for the difficulties of 2020.

Not Around...Through Nov 15, 2020

We humans can spend an awful lot of time and energy trying to avoid hard things. But sometimes, we can't. Meet Serene, one mom who learned that having a child be "ok" did not necessarily mean she'd be spared the hard stuff to get there.

Welcome to My House Nov 09, 2020

Lucas had an unusual New Year's resolution--make a music video. Trellany took the dream one step further, and made a wish when they finished the video: that the artist who's song they'd spoofed would see the video somehow, some way. Sometimes our weirdest goals open the coolest doors. And sometimes our wishes are granted.

It's Witchcraft, man Nov 02, 2020

SO, the story we had scheduled for this week was somehow DELETED from existence.....as if the interview had never occurred. I have no explanation for this except that I must have fallen victim to some mischievous sorcery. Then I remembered: I was cursed once by a dude who followed my friend and I home in Amsterdam. So, here's that story instead of the one he maybe stole with his curse.

Mystery at the Old Mill Oct 26, 2020

Happy Halloween! This week our guests, Errin, Annie, Brandan, accompany Rachel on another ghost hunt in Denver. They visit 4 old buildings, follow clues, and unravel a mystery that helps not one, but two spirits trapped in a toxic cycle neither could get out of.

The More Mediums the Merrier Oct 20, 2020

Another trip to Denver with not one, but three mediums. This week covers a haunted old building with kids, a creepy doctor's office, a territorial woman ghost and a skinny, spooky specter in a basement. Also, you get to meet Brandan, the Messenger Medium.

The House Hunt Oct 12, 2020

An upside-down Christmas tree used as a lamp, a bowl of dead skin in a sauna, estate sale walk-throughs and more. Just for funsies, an interview with Carlye, our realtor, discussing the wild ride that was our house hunt.

Open for More Oct 06, 2020

In the second installment of the Big Ask journey, we hear the conclusion of the Moving Miracle. Plot twists, difficult conversations, mistakes, and heartfelt resolutions make this one of my favorite stories and best experiences to date. Enjoy!

Asking for More Sep 28, 2020

The first of a series of episodes telling the story of the "moving" part of my Big Ask miracle. Hear where we ended up, and how we ended up there. Our Guest is our dear friend Rachel, who, oddly, turned out to be involved in some unexpected ways.

Robin Hood of Popularity Sep 20, 2020

Our guest, Ella, confesses to rigging the homecoming election in high school, which was technically wrong, and very against the rules, but was done with the greatest of intentions.

You Are a Gift Sep 14, 2020

September is Suicide Awareness month. Our Guest, Jessie, has a unique story about a near miss with her sister. Through a timely intervention, Jessie was able to care for and protect her sister, and learn some things about her own self care along the way. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, please reach out to someone today.

Not in the Brochure Aug 30, 2020

Our guest, Rebecca, tells of a time in Turkey where the Turkish massage her travel book bragged about was, in reality, nothing like what was described.

Naked Kindness Aug 24, 2020

Jaron and Graham do some exploring near their very own city only to have everything go wrong. Somehow they manage to stumble on several hidden gems, and find kindness in a very unexpected place.

Eye Opening Immersion Aug 16, 2020

Sometimes you only get to visit a country while you're traveling, but these two women got to experience different cultures on a deeper and more intimate level. The unexpected experiences they had might make you want to have your own immersive travel adventure. Enjoy!

Some Lemons Don't Make Lemonade Aug 09, 2020

This month kicks off Season 5 with travel-related stories! Our guest this week, Justin, experienced one of the scariest things anyone can experience while traveling. A surgical procedure in a very sensitive area...in a third world country. Enjoy!

Shifts Happen Apr 27, 2020

Unexpected and major changes occur in all our lives. Our Guest, Bob, talks about the time one big shift happened for him. It was painful. It was embarrassing. It also ended up sparing his life.

Sounds Fake Apr 12, 2020

Coincidental involvement in a police chase, two stolen MP jeeps, and impersonating an umpire in a high-visibility military training exercise. Unbelievable stories come out when Rachel's friends answer the request: Tell me something about yourself that sounds made up, but is 100% true .

Humans Dealing with a Pandemic part 2 Mar 29, 2020

More from Rachel's friends around the country. Kate, a professional hustler with several jobs finds herself completely professionally undone in a matter of twelve hours. Benny is able to evacuate Manhattan, but not before witnessing the city more desolate than it's ever been.

Humans Dealing with a Pandemic part 1 Mar 29, 2020

Rachel calls a couple friends to see how they're dealing with the pandemic in their corners of the world. Jes on Kauai experiences a complete tourism shut down, and Lieke in the Netherlands dealt with a major outbreak near her town and casual social distancing that didn't help their small country keep much distance at all.

Illusion of Control Mar 21, 2020

Meet Ally. Once upon a time she suffered from such debilitating levels of anxiety it overcame her physically. When she finally succumbed to it, a fascinating thing happened: she found peace in learning what she could and couldn't control. She researched, learned and trained and became an energy therapist and meditation coach. Her insights and techniques have helped many humans over the years, and are especially relevant in our current world situation. Find her at Living Consciously on Facebook and Instagram and feel free to replay this episode as many times as you need to get a handle on handling your own anxiety, whatever level it may be :-)

Perfect Day Mar 15, 2020

There's a lot of uncertainty and big changes in the world right now. Leave it all behind for a sec. What would you do if you could have one perfect day? Our guests, TC and Laurel tell of the perfect days of their pasts. One was a surprise getaway for a day with loved ones. One was a peaceful day alone exploring a charming island town, complete with the coolest ending ever. What would a perfect day look like for you?

Best Life Lessons Mar 09, 2020

Experience is the very best teacher. Enjoy some of our listener's best life lessons, as well as two stories from our guest, Crystal.

SURPRISE! Mar 01, 2020

Think it's impossible to have a baby without knowing you were pregnant in the first place? Our guest, Mayat, tells the story of her cryptic pregnancy, and answers all my HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN questions.

Healing is for Everyone Feb 24, 2020

Mariah, a therapist from 4healingcenter.org, talks mental health: trauma, anxiety, even simple emotional discomfort. She gives practical tools and advice and invites anyone to come try one of the many therapy options to make life healthier for all.

President's Day Feb 17, 2020

It's a presidential election year and thoughts, opinions, and feelings about candidates and the state of our nation are everywhere. Presidents affect us all differently. Here's a look at which presidents have impacted our guests, and why.

Love Letters Feb 09, 2020

Words can be very romantic: A sassy and heartfelt proposal acceptance. A passionate long-distance profession of love, and a surprisingly scandalous family love story found in 100 year old letters in a safe. Our letters tell a lot about us, and that which we hold most dear.

When You Say Nothing At All Feb 02, 2020

Actions speak, especially when what we're saying without words is, "I love you." Hear how two different husbands and a whole lot of people from our social media thread showed their love, without saying much at all.

Resilient Jan 27, 2020

Chelsie, A victim of domestic abuse and brain cancer survivor, has had to walk a very difficult path. This single mother, left with almost nothing, builds a life of safety for herself and her children, and learned there are always people in your corner, and humans can do amazingly hard things.

Dream Career Jan 19, 2020

Author Trent Reedy tells about his journey to becoming the thing he's always wanted to be: a professional writer. His journey included embracing supposed setbacks, believing in your dream even when no one else does, and accepting the tedium, hard work, and rollercoaster of emotions it takes to really live his dreams.

I'm the Mom Jan 13, 2020

Meet Crystal, a mother who went from perpetual people-pleasing to intuitive parenting. Through some tough situations with a very special daughter, Crystal learned that giving her authentic self as a mother required the sacrifice of worrying how other people felt about how she handled her children.

Hope and Healing Jan 06, 2020

in the first of our Season 4 Captain of My Soul stories, a sexual abuse victim faces the pain of the past when her childhood home burns down. Author and victim advocate, Wendy Jessen, tells us the truth about what it takes to heal.

S3E16 The Mustard Seed Dec 16, 2019

In which I tell one of the most important experiences of my life. The universe exists to support life, and a little bit of trust and belief can go a long way. I know because God brought a dude I wanted to meet from Manhattan to my doorstep.

S3E15: Not so Traditional Dec 09, 2019

Family traditions are abundant during the holidays, but not all traditions are holiday related. These two stories feature some very nontraditional traditions that have become real sturdy pillars in their family's lives. Enjoy.

S3E14 Lost and Found: Owner's Keepers Dec 02, 2019

A trinket lost in France and found in the Philippines. A second-hand diary purchased and saved for many years, only to be returned right when the original owner needed it most. And the collie painting that started it all. Enjoy!

S3E13 Thank you, Stranger Nov 24, 2019

There are good people everywhere. People taking care of their people, and people taking care of people they don't even know, just because we're all people. Enjoy some of our warmest and fuzziest stories for Thanksgiving week!

S3E12 Lost and Found: Family Heirlooms Nov 18, 2019

A coffee shop meet-up to buy a puppy leads to a missing wedding ring. A country auction in Iowa uncovers the location of a stolen family tool, and a woman who cared enough to research a family she didn't belong to reunites valuable photos with descendants. Some things go missing and are never found again, but some things find their way back unexpectedly. Special thanks to our guests and to the Weird Second Hand Finds Facebook page for their amazing stories of things getting back to their owners in extremely cool ways!

S3E11 Free Stuff, Though Nov 11, 2019

Many humans love free stuff. These two humans have gone to great lengths to get the free stuff they wanted. Worth it.

S3E10 Lost and Found: Another Man's Treasure Nov 04, 2019

Sometimes we, as human beings, have very strange connections to things. Objects, lost at one time or another, somehow find their way back to us whether we want them or not. Sometimes these reunions are welcome. Sometimes, they're just weird. And sometimes, they just plain freak us out.

S3E9: The Expulsion of Ken Oct 28, 2019

A young man is unable to sleep in his own room due to an antagonistic presence. He's chased, intimidated and even physically touched at times by a bully spirit. Errin, the Medium consults. Ken's gotta go.

S3E8: Valley High Oct 21, 2019

Three curious people discover nine private ghosts inside one creepy building. Enjoy yet another adventure with Errin, the Medium.

S3E7: Home Energy Reading Oct 06, 2019

Have you ever wondered what kind of energies flow in your home? Errin, the Medium, does a home energy reading at the home of our very own Josh.

S3E6 True Story Sep 30, 2019

You know the stories, almost everyone has one. Things so bizarre, horrifying, or incredible they're hard to imagine happening, but they totally happened.

S3E5 What a Coincidence Sep 23, 2019

A coincidence is one of the best types of phenomenon of human living, and these stories do not disappoint. What are the odds of these marriage proposals, blown covers, and random toenail removal surgeries occurring? No idea. But thank goodness these chance encounters happened the way they did.

S3E4 Wild Animal Attacks Sep 15, 2019

We've all been afraid of wild animal attacks at one time or another. Usually nothing comes of our fears....but not with these people! Strangled by an innocent-looking and adorable monkey. Charged by a rhinoceros. These stories are the stuff nightmares are made of.

S3E3 Occupational Hazards Sep 08, 2019

Obstetrics and Retail banking have at least one thing in common. Unexpected hazards come with every occupation.

Vulnerability of the stage: Public Speaking Edition Aug 26, 2019

Meet Lauri, a public speaker who never intended to become one. She gets real about nerves, deviating from outlines, and asking herself the toughest question a of all: Is it really about you?

S3:1 Road Trip Woes Aug 19, 2019

Two families hoping for adventure on the road to more adventure: The French countryside, and Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately, not all road trips roll out as smoothly as we hope.

S2E:21 Ghosts of Salt Lake vol. 1 May 27, 2019

A haunted old church. Trees that want to be climbed. Auras in Costco, and a happy little ghost in downtown Salt Lake city. We proudly present the first of the adventures with Errin The Medium in Salt Lake City.

S2E:20 #Mediumlife May 20, 2019

Ever wonder what it would be like to actually see and feel the energy surrounding people? And what if you could see, hear, or feel spirits others couldn't see, hear, or feel? Meet our guest this week, Errin The Medium. This talented woman experiences the world in such a rich and interesting way. In this episode she tells us a little of what it was like growing up with gifts she didn't know how to navigate, feelings she couldn't understand, and a connection to the unseen that is has both complicated and enriched her life.

S2E:19- Pet Personalities May 13, 2019

Jealous pets. Racist pets. Pets that even plot revenge. Not to mention some hilarious behaviors by pet owners as witnessed by a Veterinarian. Enjoy.

S2E:18- The Perception Management Myth May 05, 2019

Ever wonder if your gifts and talents are really good enough to share? Ever wish you could control exactly how people see you and think of you? Yeah, me too. Until it became the sickness that very nearly cost me my will to live. Turns out that letting go of the polished facade is the key to real connection with the world around us.

S2E:17- EWS Blind Date Edition Apr 29, 2019

Eating with strangers is always an interesting social experience, especially if you're doing it in a dating setting. Two blind dates: One went horribly wrong. One goes all kinds of right.

S2E:16 That Came Outta Nowhere Apr 22, 2019

The 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, and the 2016 Denham Springs, Louisiana flood. Two natural disasters these two women never saw coming.

S2E:15- Some Weather, eh? Apr 15, 2019

Natural disasters. From the inside, nothing feels natural about them. Two women share their experiences of living through some insane weather disasters.

S2E:14 Celebrity Encounters volume 2 Apr 08, 2019

A man who would do just about anything to meet his basketball hero, and a celebrity who knows what it's like to be on both sides of the fan encounters equation.

S2E:13 Good One Apr 01, 2019

An unusual body type that leads to incredible prank opportunities. A prank war at work that is won through extreme tactics, and a prank on a fellow musician memorialized at a live concert. This April Fool's episode will not disappoint!

S2:E12 Eating with Strangers 2 - Foreign Friends Mar 25, 2019

A man is rescued as a stray on a German beach. An entire village comes together to feed 9 American college students. Even when we don't speak the same language, feeding someone is a universal symbol of love.

S2:E11 - March Birthdays are the Best Mar 17, 2019

The absolutely true tale of how meeting my husband became real-life urban legend material, and the reason I now love my birthday more than just about any other day.

S2E:10 Courtroom Realities Mar 11, 2019

Crime drama. We all love hearing about it. The realities don't always live up to the on-screen hype, though. Listen as these two attorneys give us a glimpse into the reality of their days in court. It's not always about win or lose, sometimes it's about managing relationships, and living for the golden moments that make it all worthwhile.

S2E09 - Vulnerability of the Stage: TV Edition Mar 04, 2019

Adam Berg, formerly of Studio C, shares his experiences of performing through the nerves, improvising through the unexpected, and letting go of what you just can't control.

S2:E08 - Eating with Strangers 1: Food for Thought Feb 25, 2019

It's our first Eating with Strangers episode! Putting yourself out there can make you a friend even in the frightening middle school years, on the slopes, or hitchhiking on the freeway. Turns out, we can learn a lot from strangers. Also, kindness is never wasted.

S2:E07 - Dealing With Dead Humans 2: Energies and Essences Feb 18, 2019

A google search yields an itinerary to remember: A haunted downtown building. Several ghosts as surprised to see us as we were to see them. And one ride-along passenger in dire need of entertainment. Reactions vary. Enjoy.

S2:E06 - How We Met Feb 11, 2019

A crowded NYC street. A loud and thumpin' club. The quiet of an online search. Three stories of the moment lives were changed forever when love blossomed out of a chance meeting.

S2:E05 - Sex Addict's Redemption, Part Two Feb 04, 2019

In Part Two of the Sex Addict's Redemption, Jon and TC recount their experiences discovering the truth about recovery: Painful, personal, and the longest road they've ever traveled. It was also completely worth it. If you or a loved one is struggling with sexual addiction, there is help, there is hope, and there is healing.

S2:E04 - Sex Addict's Redemption, Part one Jan 28, 2019

In part one of our final story of the Captain of My Soul series, we hear Jon and TC's tale of addiction, lies, deception, and the inner struggle of trying to earn one's value.

S2:E03- The Authority of Self Jan 21, 2019

In our third of the Captain of my Soul Series, Tara gives us a rare glimpse into life in a Polygamist community, and her perspective on living the religion, then leaving it.

S2: E02 - Full Circle Recovery Jan 14, 2019

In our second installment of the Captain of My Soul series we meet Danell, a recovered meth addict. Danell's journey took her through some of the lowest lows a life can reach, and the climb back out was the most difficult path she'd ever taken, but through it she's learned self-love, authentic living, and how to give back. She's now the Executive Director of the very facility at which she received treatment.

S2:E01- Weight Loss Odyssey Jan 07, 2019

In the first of our "Captain of My Soul," series, we hear one woman's journey to overcome self-doubt and food addiction in order to create a body she could achieve her future dreams with. Learning to accept her body, as well as work on and improve her body became the most difficult and worthwhile struggle of her life.

Episode 31- The Shake Challenge Dec 30, 2018

Bonus episode! How well do you know Humans Dealing with Humans? Meet Lily, one of our youngest listeners. She challenged Rachel to Humans Dealing with Humans trivia, with a milkshake on the line.

Episode 30: His and His Dec 17, 2018

Divorce is never easy. Blended families are always a challenge. But add coming out of the closet into the mix and you've got a whole different kind of tricky.

Episode 29- Ultimate Phone Date Dec 10, 2018

She didn't meet him when the families started talking marriage. She didn't meet him at the engagement. She didn't even meet him at the wedding. Theirs is an incredible story of trust and making due when circumstance overrides tradition.

Episode 28- Twice the Fun Dec 03, 2018

Welcome to the How I Made My Family series! In this first installment, we hear how one couple gets the opportunity not only to build a family of their own, but to also give back to the angels who gifted them parenthood.

Episode 27 That Time I Almost Died 6: Crushed Nov 26, 2018

Crushed by hundreds of pounds of dirt on a job site, and no one can get him out.

Episode 26- Generous Nov 19, 2018

Gratitude: that beautiful emotion that brings happiness in the very expression of it. Sometimes we can pay our thanks back. Sometimes we can pay it forward. Either way, acts of kindness done for us leave a lasting impression on our souls.

Episode 25- That Time I Almost Died 5: Fortunately, During the Misfortune... Nov 12, 2018

A hit and run. Grave and extensive injuries. And yet, the planets align in the luckiest ways to keep one woman alive on the unluckiest of days.

Episode 24- That Time I Almost Died p4: The Difference a few Minutes Make Nov 05, 2018

A narrow escape in one of the most tragic accidents in air show history. One woman's account of her experience at the Reno Air races, 2011.

Episode 23- Ghost Whisperer Oct 29, 2018

A family gift or a family curse? Either way, this woman and her talented sister have had some extremely interesting experiences with the deceased.

Episode 22- Visitors Oct 22, 2018

Stories of appearances from individuals not living in our realm of existence. Some are super spooky. Some are super helpful. One thing is for sure, we, the living, do not appear to be wholly alone.

Episode 21 - In Too Deep Oct 08, 2018

More Halloween fun! Two men's pranks that went a little too far.

Episode 20- Stuff of Nightmares: Is this Really Happening? Oct 01, 2018

Four women. Five nightmarish circumstances. All have to stop and ask themselves: Is this really happening?