Send us a text James Sims served in the army for 11 years, including tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He has experienced symptoms of PTSD both from growing up around gang violence in Compton, California and from his active duty combat experience as a sergeant in the army. Some major topics discussed: - traumatic experiences he had while serving - the importance of therapy, especially for men - his experience with racism in the military - adjusting to life after coming home & how he continues t...
Jul 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Send us a text Dr. Deepali Kashyap is an integrative gynecologist & menopause specialist who currently runs her own women's health clinic here in Las Vegas. Having lived in both India & the U.S., she provides a unique, cross-cultural perspective. Some major topics discussed: - why it is easier for men to orgasm than women - the difference between men and women's hormone cycles & how it affects their libido (sex drive) - how mental health impacts sexuality - most common STIs & the...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Send us a text Lexie Engdahl has a complex relationship with her father, who is currently serving time in jail for an attempted homicide in a road rage incident. Lexie's dad is a Vietnam veteran who has struggled with PTSD his whole life as well. Some major topics discussed: - the difficulty of growing up in a divorced household & the pressure to pick sides - the nuance of people & how we all have lovable parts of us no matter who we are - the importance of choosing forgiveness and love ...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Send us a text Natalie Dempsey had her daughter when she was 21 years old and has been navigating life as a single mom for the last 5 years. There are many stigmas/stereotypes attached to being a single mom, some good & some not so good. Some major topics discussed: - the challenges of having a child while in a struggling relationship - the sacrifices you have to make for a child, financially and emotionally - modern society's lack of family values & the high divorce/separation rate - ho...
Sep 15, 2024•51 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Send us a text My guest today is my brother, Caden Farley. Having a brother that is so close in age to me has been like having an inside look into the way men's heads work. Caden has always been honest with me when it comes to advice on dating, men, their intentions, etc. because he's been in both long-term relationships and casual flings with women throughout his life. Obviously, his experience is one of many, but we can all recognize certain patterns within our own gender, so one experience is...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Send us a text Jade Gutierrez is 23 years old and has practiced her faith for her entire life. Religion is something that has become less popular and more controversial amongst younger generations, but Jade has found a way to incorporate it into her life while still having fun and exploring herself. Some major topics covered: - our differences in beliefs when it comes to the afterlife - how she reconciles being Christian while also still engaging in some activities that have not been traditional...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Send us a text Dawn Bailey, who also happens to be my grandma, got married at a very young age, before she really knew herself or her partner (my grandpa). They were married for 49 years, up until my grandpa's passing three years ago, and they struggled through a tumultuous relationship for a good part of their lives. He was the only person she had ever been with. Some major topics covered: - signs of a controlling and possessive partner - how childhood development, abandonment issues, and attac...
Aug 04, 2024•58 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Send us a text Savannah Tuttrup grew up with two parents that battled addiction. She moved from Iowa to Las Vegas when she was 24 years old with her younger sister, who she has been a parental figure to for her entire life. Savannah and her sister are only 9 years apart, so she took on the role of a parent as a child herself. Some major topics covered: - what it was like for her to witness her parents struggling with addiction - the pressure of being a role model/guardian for a sibling - how she...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Send us a text Glen Simpson is the Senior Director at Community Ambulance and has been a part of the EMS community here in Las Vegas since 2004. He shares some of the struggles of maintaining good mental health in a career where you are constantly expose to trauma and stress. Glen was a first responder at the Route 91 mass shooting in 2017, and he shared an in-depth account of that night and the impact it had on him. Some major topics covered: - some of the most tragic/impactful calls he's recei...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Send us a text Rafael Arroyo is running for Nevada State Assembly in the upcoming 2024 election. He shares his vision for how he would be an ethical & effective representative if he were elected. Although Rafael is running under the Republican Party, he emphasizes the importance of representing ALL Nevada citizens. Some major topics covered: - corruption in both the state & federal government - what it looks like to fix a broken system - differences between the republican & democrat ...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Send us a text Ameer Abdullah has played in the NFL for the last 9 years, having played for the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. Some major topics covered: - common stereotypes of pro athletes (unintelligent, superficial, bad with money, cheaters) - the demanding nature of the job, both mentally and physically - if race plays a role in choosing pro sports...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Send us a text Rachel Macias has experienced two different instances of sexual assault: once when she was 7 and again when she was 16. Some major topics covered: -how experiences of sexual assault/harassment affect sexuality -the way trauma is non-linear & some days are more triggering than others -the difficulty in trusting others after being assaulted -losing faith in the legal system to handle sexual assault cases appropriately...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Send us a text When Michael Richter was just 15 years old, his mom Wendy was killed by her husband. Since then, Michael has turned to music as both a creative outlet and coping mechanism to share his story and connect with others. Some major topics covered: - warning signs of an abusive relationship - how substances exacerbate domestic violence - coping after a traumatic event/death - how his mom inspires him as a musician to this day...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text Valeria Gurr is senior fellow for the American Federation for Children nonprofit organization, and she graduates this year with her PhD in Public Affairs. She is incredibly passionate about education, and we discuss why it is important for families to be able to choose schools that meet the unique needs of their children. Some major topics covered: -how Nevada's education system continues to fail children across the state -the importance of school choice particularly for kids from...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text Madisen Silva is a teacher at a public charter high school in Las Vegas, and she shares some of the challenges of teaching controversial topics such as sexual education & gender studies in the classroom. Some major topics covered: - teaching about STI's, gender pronouns, and sexuality - how much influence a teacher should have over a student in comparison to their parent -if there is a place for opinion/value-based learning in the classroom - the perks of having the flexibilit...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Send us a text Stacy Thaxton worked for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department for 20 years, with the majority of her career being mental health-focused. She helped educate officers on mental health disorders and how to appropriately recognize and respond to these types of calls. Some major topics covered: - how to respond to calls dealing with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, etc. - how the 2020 George Floyd killing affected law enforcement officers & their training - PTSD,...
Jul 23, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Send us a text Tina Robinson lost her 15-year-old son, James, to suicide in 2011. James was a victim of bullying in school, and he committed suicide by firearm while his was family was home. Some major topics covered: - the guilt experienced by loved ones when someone close to them commits suicide - the lack of resources and attention regarding suicide and mental health in the Clark Count School District - sometimes there are warning signs, and sometimes there are not - how you continue on in li...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text Ben Nevares has multiple degrees in Sports Nutrition & Exercise Science, and he also grew up in a town where 98% of the population was beneath the poverty line. Some major topics covered: - the pros & cons of the body positivity movement - body dysmorphia in men - how genetics play a role in obesity - the way poverty limits the ability to live a healthy lifestyle...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text Cynthia Catanzaro has known since she was little that she is psychic and she has been helping people communicate with their passed loved ones her whole life. Some major topics covered: - what it feels/looks like for her when she is communicating with loved ones that have crossed to the other side - why we are here on earth in human bodies - the similarities and differences between religion, spirituality, and atheism - the struggle between feeding the ego and feeding the soul...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text Camryn Levert has had an open relationship since she was 15 years old and recently participated in her first polyamorous relationship in the form of a throuple. Some major topics covered: - the difference between polyamory, swingers, and open relationships/marriages - how the concept of "jealousy" really did not exist in her relationship - why polyamory is not accepted by mainstream culture - the importance of open communication and boundaries in making poly relationships work...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Send us a text Mike Henderson returns to the show to give a more in-depth look at what he saw in his near-death experience and how it has impacted his life. Since my last episode with him, Mike has had his first child and lost his father. Some major topics covered: - how his own intimate experience with death has helped him in both of those experiences with new life and death - creatures from above showing him future events in his life - naming his son "love" after his experience - specific deta...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Send us a text Jenny Farrell is a senior lecturer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and she extensive experience both personally and professionally in the area of long-distance relationships. She has maintained a successful 20 year marriage that was long-distance for the early half of them being together, and she also studied this type of relationship in graduate school. Some major topics covered: - the fear of infidelity in LDRs (long-distance relationships) and the importance of defining...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Send us a text My guests this week are Tahomar Gil Contreras and his daughter Ana Sophia. TG lived back and forth between Venezuela and the United States, and Ana Sophia was born in Venezuela and only recently moved to the United States three years ago. They both experienced the political turmoil that has unfolded in Venezuela over the last 20 years. Some major topics covered: - the devastating impact of Hugo Chávez - specific examples of governmental and institutional corruption - discriminatio...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text Jasmine Garde had her baby over nine months ago, and she still struggles with many symptoms of postpartum depression to this day. Some major topics covered: - what PPD looks like - the guilt associated with having PPD - the societal pressures and expectations placed on mothers - the importance of de-stigmatizing mental health issues - the struggle for mothers to maintain an identity separate from motherhood...
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text Kyle Collins has been through an abortion on two different occasions with two different women, both of which he did not want to happen. He details his journey through each of these along with his experiences with ectopic pregnancy and miscarriages. Some major topics covered: - the difficulty healing from an abortion on all ends - how race played a role in his abortions - death as a broader concept - his decision to maintain a pro-choice perspective despite his hardships with this ...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text My guest this week is Sophia Cavaleri, and she is transgender. In the midst of pride month, she shares what it has been like to conquer the mental battle surrounding her identity. Some major topics covered: - how she has known from an early age that she was different - the stigma around past identities/dead names - different gender affirmation surgeries and hormone therapy - some of the good and bad experiences she has had with others along her journey https://shop.analuisa.com/el...
Jun 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text My guest this week is Russell Wright, and after a very traumatic relationship consisting of infidelity, he decided to commit to 26 months of celibacy. Some major topics covered: - how cheating is perceived in modern culture - how eliminating sex from our lives can help us grow and teach us discipline - the difference between men and women in relationships - how spirituality plays into discipline and celibacy https://shop.analuisa.com/elephants go treat yourself and your loved ones...
Jun 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text Jimmy Durbin struggled with addiction in the form of pills, pornography, and alcohol for 10 years. He has now been sober for 12 years and is a licensed clinical social worker and alcohol and drug counselor working with others to help reach sobriety. Some major topics covered: - a very intimate and vulnerable account of what it is like to reach the point of a suicide attempt - the societal pressure males face to remain emotionless and "strong" and a healthier alternative to this im...
Sep 12, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Kenya Richey has just graduated with her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and begins her official position as a pediatric occupational therapist next month. This week, she shares with us some very important information regarding people who fall on the autism spectrum. Some major topics covered: - the most evident signs of autism - ways that both societal systems and individuals can be more accommodating and compassionate towards those with autism - how autistic persons stru...
Aug 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text My guest, James Visser, has been hunting since he could walk and maintains a youtube channel dedicated to ethical hunting and archery shooting in the United States that has over 4,000 subscribers and 1,000,000 views. Some major topics covered: - how hunting contributes to the overall well-being of species and their ecosystems - the difference between ethical and unethical hunting including the proper way to shoot an animal - the benefits of eating fresh, unprocessed meat - how hun...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 6
