Griffin Benson is a tattoo artist in Dubuque, Iowa. Griffin is here interviewed while tattooing past guest and friend of the show, Jenn Robb, along with her daughter Sydney. Griffin will talk about growing up in small town Iowa with four brothers, apprenticing as a tattoo artist with his dad, joining the shop he works at now, Grim River Tattoo, and all the weird stuff about tattooing. This is an unconventional 1Y1F episode and we hope you enjoy it!

Find Griffin and his work on Instagram: @trogdor_tattoo

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

Natalie Brown is a sound healing practitioner based in Iowa City. In this episode she will talk about th death of her father when she was only 7 months old, growing up with her single mother, learning the violin at 4 years old, attending university for violin, joining a band, living and studying in Scotland, meeting her wife, living and studying in India, and starting work with The Sound Healing Academy.

Natlaie also has a podcast called Sounds Heal. Check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Brynn Anderson. Part 1 was published on February 16, 2026.

Brynn Anderson grew up in southwest Iowa. In this episode, she will talk about raising children with a perceived black husband, the concept of privilege, starting a coffee group called Messy Tuesdays, the death of her young nephew, and the state of our country right now.

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Brynn Anderson. Part 2 will be released in one week (February 23, 2026).

Brynn Anderson grew up in southwest Iowa. In this episode, she will talk about her high school struggles, her love of horses, her realization that she has dyslexia, living in Kansas City as an adult, meeting her husband on a blind date, getting married, losing their her child during pregnancy, and living through poverty.

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

Brody Lassner is a film/video editor, YouTuber, and speed cuber based in LA. Brody is the son of Jason Lassner, featured on this podcast for episodes 143 and 144. In this episode, Brody will talk about growing up in Iowa City, discovering speed cubing (solving a Rubik's Cube rapidly and competatively), discovering his love of video editing, going to Indiana University, creating a succesful and popular Youtube channel, and moving to LA to pursue a career in filmmaking.

Check out Brody on YouTube: @BrodytheCuber

Check out Brody on Instagram: @brodythecuber

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Carrie Fitzgerald.

Carrie Fitzgerald is a life coach focusing on dating and relationships. In this episode she will talk working in D.C. for 11 years to advocate for children's rights nationwide, becoming a grandmother, moving back to Iowa, and her decision to transition into becoming a life coach focusing on dating and relationships.

Find Carrie on Instagram: @yourintentionallifecoach

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Carrie Fitzgerald.

Carrie Fitzgerald is a life coach focusing on dating and relationships. In this episode she will talk about growing up in Michigan with 9 siblings, moving to Chicago to become a nanny at 19, getting married and having 2 kids before going through divorce seven years later, becoming a social worker, volunteering at a women's prison, and advocating for children's rights in Iowa at the state level. Part 2 will be published next week (February 2nd) so stay tuned!

Find Carrie on Instagram: @yourintentionallifecoach

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

Dr. Jason Bradley is a chiropractor, author, and podcast host. In this episode Jason will talk about growing up in Fairfield, Iowa (the transcendental meditation capital of the world), studiying anthropology at the University of Iowa, deciding to become a chiropractor and studying at Palmer College of Chiropractic, as well as receiving a Masters in journalism.

Listen to his podcast, Get Better Faster, on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or anywhere you find podcasts.

Check out his book here: https://a.co/d/9ZTMIEg

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

Jeremiah Moody joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Wisconsin, playing all the sports in high school, wrestling D1 at the University of Iowa, dealing with knee injuries and surgeries from wrestling, discovering a tumor and battling Hodgkin Lymphoma, and training for wrestling in The Olympic Games.

Today's episode is sponsored by:

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - "At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby's first steps to your child's first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.

And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.

Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family's first visit today!"

Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

Dr. David Gray is a chiropractor at The Wellness Way in Coralville, Iowa. In this episode, David will talk about growing up in Monticello with 4 sisters, dealing with significant migraines as a kid, attending Iowa State, and his work at The Wellness Way.

Today's episode is sponsored by:

Unlocking You 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - This yoga teacher training is taught by some of the best yoga therapists in the area, including Jenn Robb, past guest on this show, and Courtney Sutherland. The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training starts at the end of January, 2026.

The training is modular, about one weekend per month, so you can pace yourself. It's experiential so you can deep dive into practices, philosophy, ayurveda, and the business side of being a yoga teacher. There are 8 mandatory sessions with 6 optional electives covering a wide range of topics.

At the end, you'll have a portfolio which includes approximately 9 sequences, which can be adapted to 45, 60, 75, and 90 minutes. You'll have three meditations, 1 workshop plan (chosen by you based on the module that inspires you most), an optional retreat plan, as well as a business and marketing plan. You'll be ready to shine even brighter.

To enroll in this 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training go to unlockingyouyoga.com. And sign up fast because there are only 10 spots available!"

Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.

Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.

If you want to hear Joni's story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City."

Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast

1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts