Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Professor David Schramm, or “Dr. Dave” as he is more well known, loves to study and present on the topics of happy marriages and families. In our previous interview (episode 4), we discussed how it becomes more complicated to create a happy home life when you are unhappy yourself. In this episode, Dr. Dave shares the latest theories, brain research, and positive psychology on how to be happier. Get ready to take notes because there are a lot of great ideas in th...
May 15, 2019•41 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Cache Valley’s dynamic real estate duo, Isabel and Eric Jones enjoy forming relationships and walking their clients through the process of seeing their real estate dreams come true in Cache Valley every day. Their team has recently grown and in this episode Isabel is joined by buyer’s agent, Emily Schenk. As a member of this winning team, Emily is not satisfied until she has helped buyers reach their dreams and enjoys the personal growth she achieves along with ...
May 08, 2019•33 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Jackie Palmer and Kendra Jorgensen agree that every child deserves a loving home. They also understand that sometimes the foster and adoptive families who supply those homes need help providing resources for their children. That is why they created both the Adoptive Families Coalition and The Center on Third . Adoptive Families Coalition provides resources for post adoptive families and The Center on Third provides a place for these families to connect, interact...
Apr 29, 2019•38 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer When Chad and Kylee Champlin took a chance and purchased the small clothing boutique Kylee worked at in college, they never dreamed of the growth and success they have seen in just a few short years. From the beginning they knew they wanted their store, Roolee, to be unique and to offer the ultimate in customer service. Even more, they knew the store should be a reflection of the goodness and heart of the women who inspired them, like Kylee’s mother, Marsha. The...
Apr 24, 2019•42 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Her background with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression has helped Talesha Carter become uniquely qualified to do what she does everyday. As an emotional healer, Talesha is passionate about applying what she has learned to help those seeking to heal. Her message applies to anyone, but especially to women who feel their overwhelmed and as though their emotions are controlling their life. She says, “You don’t have to do it all to have it all. You need to slow d...
Apr 17, 2019•34 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Jake Neeley began as one of 15 employees at Malouf five years ago and now is one of over 450 and is a representative of their “On Watch” program designed to educate the public on how to recognize the signs of child sex trafficking and what to do if you do. Along with Operation Underground Railroad, Malouf is passionate about bringing awareness to this fast growing, multi-billion dollar industry, rescuing children, and apprehending traffickers. In this episode, t...
Apr 10, 2019•45 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer The moment Esterlee Molyneux walked through the doors of The Family Place 24 years ago she knew she was home. She began as a volunteer and now is the organization’s executive director. “The Family Place is for families!” Esterlee explains that anyone can access the many services they provide at little or no cost, including emergency child care, counseling, therapy, positive parenting, mental health, first-aid courses, and more. The Family Place helps those in cr...
Mar 27, 2019•45 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Margaret Gittins is a Cache Valley native who loves her family and being able to brighten someone’s day with her talent for baking. Her catering and event planning business, Smackerel, evolved as she discovered this love of baking and wanted to be able to work from home. She loves to stay busy creating incredible, one-of-a-kind cakes, cookies, pies, and spectacular events, but those who know her best love her for her big heart. After the passing of her mother, M...
Mar 20, 2019•43 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Shari and Jonathan Badger are a mother and son team doing their best to carry on the late Lee Badger’s (Shari’s husband and Jonathan’s father) ideals of clean, friendly stores, great customer service, and giving back. They were the featured family in the January issue of Cache Valley Family Magazine, and in this podcast they share more about the family owned company’s history, what its like to work together, what has helped them succeed, and why they are so pass...
Mar 13, 2019•38 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Becky Erickson is a wife, mother of three, ballet instructor, and the reigning Mrs. Cache Valley. Her desire to serve the community and to share her passion for advocating healthy body image drove her desire to compete for the title of Mrs. Utah. Becky knows what it’s like to be frustrated with her body and even shares how she was bullied as a youth. The Mrs. Utah competition begins March 15, and she plans to share her message wherever she can, whether she wins ...
Mar 07, 2019•53 min
Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer After working with hospital patients who weren’t always thrilled to change their eating habits, Registered Dietician, McKenzie Rockwood decided she wanted to facilitate a way for her clients to more easily achieve a healthier diet. Citrus Pear dinners are convenient, affordable, balanced, and nutritious meals you prepare in a class setting and store in your freezer. Pop the meal in the crockpot and dinner drama is solved! McKenzie has grown her business from tea...
Feb 27, 2019•45 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Our very first repeat guest, Megan Ostler, follows up on last year’s interview giving our listeners a summary of the results of the ifit blog team’s “Diets Busted” challenge where she and the others tested the Whole 30, soup cleanse, KETO, Paleo,Vegan, and Mediterranean diets. As a registered dietician, she also weighs in on some of the newer diet trends like intermittent fasting, “flexitarianism,” nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the research ...
Feb 20, 2019•47 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Katie Bradley has a unique story about how she got into the home organization business. After the deaths of her parents and having to sort through the many items they left behind, she decided this was something she could offer to others with the added benefit of empathy. She also helps anyone who has problem areas or needs ideas for creating clear, tidy spaces. In fact her new business is Clear Tidy Spaces! Thanks to our sponsor @stackedpancakes at 31 N Main fo...
Feb 13, 2019•33 min
In this special edition of Breakfast Epiphanies, co-hosts Emily Buckley and Jenny Mathews get personal about their favorite time of year: Christmastime, and what the holiday season means to them. They share their best, worst, favorites, and least favorites in several categories as well as some deep thoughts and theories about the magic of the most wonderful time of the year! Thanks to our sponsor @stackedpancakes at 31 N Main for hosting the podcast and bringing the breakfast to Breakfast Epipha...
Dec 12, 2018•32 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Current republican candidate for United States Senate in Utah, Mitt Romney was the 2012 Republican nominee for President of the United States and served as the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. Prior to that, he led the 2002 Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Winter Olympics. Professionally, he was the co-founder of Bain Capital, a leading investment company, and the turnaround CEO of Bain & Company, an international manag...
Jun 05, 2018•22 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Cache Valley native Troy Oldham has had quite the career path. His adventures have taken him from Arizona to Seattle to Australia and all over the world . . . and back again. He now resides in North Logan with his wife, Anita, and their children. Troy is the force behind the Cache Gran Fondo bike race and the founder of Headspin Events. When the opportunity came up to create an event that would encourage healthy lifestyles, bring the community together, and rai...
May 22, 2018•42 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Whitney Crimefighter is a #momboss with a cool name, a cool job, and a passion for creativity. She runs her business, Little Dreamers Tutus, from her home in Mendon with her husband, Cameron, and their three children. Years ago, Whitney’s young daughter saw a tutu in the window of a children’s boutique and fell in love. Not able to afford the boutique price tag, Whitney made one herself and estimates having sold somewhere between 30,000 and 40,000 dresses and t...
May 15, 2018•39 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Cache Valley’s very own Tyler Whitesides is an author, performer, drummer, fisherman, husband, father, and really imaginative guy. His dream of becoming a “book writer” began at a very young age and his youth was spent developing idea after idea. It wasn’t until he was working as a janitor at a middle school that his first real smash hit book series began to take shape in his mind. The Janitors is a five-book series geared toward young readers but entertaining ...
May 08, 2018•43 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Cache Valley natives Wil and Lauren Wood are the owners of Love To Cook , a local specialty kitchen store. In this first year of ownership, the couple has revitalized and modernized the store without sacrificing the vast inventory, convenience, classes, and customer service which have made it a local treasure for almost 30 years. Besides being just bright and sunny individuals, Wil and Lauren are two super sharp business minds. They have a passion for people-ma...
Apr 29, 2018•42 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer A Hope Squad is a team made up of advisers and students who are trained to know how to help others with mental health issues. Our interview with Hailey Maire, a MSW practicum intern for Green Canyon High School , as well as two student members, Rachel Gunther and Ruby Vejar, covers all the ins and outs of what it means to be in a Hope Squad and why they are needed now more than ever. The students are trained to practice self care and learn skills to help them h...
Apr 23, 2018•38 min
Emily Buckley, editor in chief Rory Anderson is goal setter. She says setting high expectations for herself and checking them regularly is one of her secrets to success in managing her work as a wife, mother, teacher, and consultant with LiFT Consulting Group . She’s also been a foster mother, loves to perform in community theatre, and serves actively in her church. LiFT ’s company motto is, “Be a blessing,” and a blessing Rory is to everyone she meets. In this podcast, we talk with Rory about t...
Apr 17, 2018•42 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer As the most recent recipients of the “Best Realtors in Cache Valley” award, Eric and Isabel Jones are known for helping buyers and sellers put their minds at ease. Their whole team is built around your real estate needs and their goal of providing you with a positive experience and a successful result. With them working for you, you’ll be in good hands through the whole process of one of the biggest and most important decisions you will ever make. In this episo...
Apr 14, 2018•26 min
Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Apart, these two lovely ladies are Cassie Baxter and Lindsey Smith. Together, they are the Maverick Mamas , using social media to share humor and a healthy dose of real life in an effort to inspire women to be just what the world needs—themselves! In this episode, we learn a lot about what this journey has meant to them so far and where they hope to take Maverick Mamas in the future (You heard it here first!). As influencers, Lindsey and Cassie hope to share li...
Apr 02, 2018•39 min
Erica Smith and her husband, Matt. Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Erica Smith, M.D., is an OB/GYN with Intermountain Budge Clinic OB/GYN and loves her job. In her own words, “What’s the difference between a 40-hour-work week and a 50-hour-work week if you love every minute of what you do?” Cache Valley was appealing to her and her husband, Matt, due to the wide range of outdoor activities here, like fly fishing and hiking. In this episode, we discuss women’s health topics from puberty to men...
Mar 27, 2018•44 min
The Saunders Family Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Mykee Saunders and her husband, Paul, are the parents of four and love to travel with their “monkeys” as much as possible. Recently, Mykee decided to start a travel website, blog, and Facebook group to help other parents who would like to travel with their families but are nervous because, let’s be honest, a million things can go wrong! Mykee’s resources at Traveling With Monkeys help families plan confident, affordable, and meaningful exper...
Mar 20, 2018•43 min
Mark and Ronnette Anderson, Anderson’s Seed and Garden Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Mark Anderson is a name you know if you live in Cache Valley. Third generation owner of the family business, Anderson’s Seed and Garden , he takes pride in the wisdom and foresight of his super cool Grandma Anderson and the many family members and friends who have helped Anderson’s become the thriving, iconic local business that it is. Mark joins us to discuss his ideas about owning and growing a small busi...
Mar 12, 2018•44 min
The Goodrich Family Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Kent Goodrich, a local highway patrol trooper, and his wife, Charity, a licensed clinical mental health counselor speak about a range of relevant topics, including raising responsible citizens, mental health, school shootings, the #metoo movement, adoption, and more. They are devoted parents of five adopted children and have many dedicated years of experience helping our community. Kent and Charity speak candidly and sensibly, offering advic...
Mar 02, 2018•45 min
The Schramm Family Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Dr. David Schramm or “Dr. Dave” is an Assistant Professor and Family Life Extension Specialist in the Department of Family, Consumer and Human Development at Utah State University . He and his wife, Jamie, share their experience and wisdom on how to make real connections in marriage and family relationships, create meaningful rituals rather than routines, and laugh about what it’s like to be married to a marriage expert! Parents to four child...
Feb 27, 2018•46 min
Megan Ostler Michelle Alley Jenny Mathews, contributing writer In this episode, we interview two local moms, Megan Ostler and Michelle Alley. Megan is a dietitian, and Michelle is a nutritionist. Both are passionate about food and work for iFIT. One day while at work, they had an idea to test out some of the more popular diets and share their journey on the iFIT blog. The six diets they’re testing are as Whole 30, Ketogenic, Paleo, Vegan, Mediterranean, and a cleanse. Along with tracking their w...
Feb 20, 2018•46 min
The Karren family Tara Bone, contributing writer Rusty and HollyJo Karren of Richmond were overjoyed when their second son, Easten, was born on June 6, 2007, but their joy turned to heartache when Easten was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia, a rare liver disease that required something the family had never considered — an organ transplant. On August 13, 2012, the call came that a suitable donor match was available from a 5-year-old male. The Karrens went to Salt Lake to prepare and spend a long ni...
Feb 13, 2018•51 min
