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With everyone hitting the outdoors I decided- why not do a series on wilderness survival so you can learn some useful tips that might help you while you're out adventuring this summer? This episode is the first in the series with wilderness instructor and founder of Idaho Thunderbird, Tara Bell. 
Listen as she tells how to create a wilderness safety plan, goes over the specifics of what essentials to pack, and describes how to start a fire from scratch.! 

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When I think of summer I think of family reunions and Dutch oven food! Learn the basics of how to cook Dutch oven, what supplies you'll need, what recipes to start with, and other beginner tips with Dutch oven instructor, Alicia Rea. 
In this episode I also divulge what I've learned planning a massive reunion across the country in case you're in the situation of planning a reunion soon as well! And the main part of a reunion is often that perfect family photo- but it can be such a hassle! Getting everyone there, picking outfits, location, time of day, etc. So I've brought on one of my favorite photographers (who actually did the photoshoot for this talk show), Josh Petersen, who specializes in family photos to give us all the secrets on getting the look and feel you want from your photos... even with kids!

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Legendary Highland Rugby Coach, Larry Gelwix, took his high school team to victory more than 400 times including 20 national championships with only 10 losses in his entire career. How did he do it? I'm taking an exclusive look into the behind the scenes of his life, coaching career, coaching strategies, and the Hollywood movie that was based on his coaching and the story of his team, "Forever Strong." Larry shares his 5 championship strategies that apply not only to sports, but to marriage, work, relationships, and every other aspect of life in which you seek success.

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Do you have a trip planned this summer? Road trip? Reunion? Vacation? If not, why not?? Some of the main headaches that prevent us from traveling are how to navigate taking the baby or the kids, how to afford the cost of a vacation, and then, of course, the curse of packing. Today we're alleviating those headaches. 
Carrie Ellen Briere, the Travel Bound Mom Instagrammer, has made it work with her 3 kids and spills all her secrets. 
Larry Gelwix, Vice President of Morris Columbus Travel, has been in the travel business for decades and had just landed back from Europe when he joined me for this episode. He tells us how we can have that dream vacation for a fraction of the price. 
I love traveling as well and took a big trip to Europe earlier this year. You bet I took notes of all the do's and don'ts while I was there, compiled them, and am sharing some of those with you in my little tangent!

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How do we get that sun-kissed summer glow while still protecting our skin?  Listen to Nurse Practitioner, Angela Johnston, from Skintuition give us practical ways to avoid skin damage and keep our skin healthy, moisturized, and young!
Dermatologist, Dr. Colby Bingham from Idaho Skin Institute of Rexburg also teaches us how to recognize and combat common skin diseases. 
Finally, join me as I give some remedies for common skin irritations like bug bites, sunburns, and rashes!

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It's an All-American episode today. The second ammendment has been a huge topic in the media lately, but other than talking about our rights and freedoms this patriotic season, one thing we can all agree on is if you choose to own a gun, you need to know how to keep yourself and others safe. Hear gun safety tips from Ross Coin and Gun shop owner, Reed Payne. 

Another American tradition is setting off fireworks, but in order to truly enjoy this holiday, we need to stay safe. Listen as Kerry Hammon from the Idaho Falls Police Department give some specific ways we can keep ourselves, our kids, and our neighbors safe while celebrating. 

What does freedom mean to you? What has America done for you? Join me for a little tangent as I share some haunting stories of people who have gone through horrific situations where freedom was taken away from them and reflect with me on all of the blessings and freedoms of our country that we take for granted.

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It's Immigrant Heritage Month and the patriotic season is in tow so what better way to celebrate than listening to some local immigrant stories? 

Hear as Marco and Flaminiya Assireli tell about how they moved from Italy and started an authentic Italian restaurant in down town Idaho Falls. 

Also listen as Jenny Dube from Guatamala and Tapelo Dube from Zimbabwe talk about the beauties of America and some of the difficulties coming to a new country. Hear the advice they have for others coming to America to study or live. 

And finally, join me for a little tangent on things you might not know are solely American products and practices!

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Here's a big thank you to all those father figures out there! Your efforts make a huge difference in many lives. 
Listen to Rett Nelson talk about the pains and obstacles of being a divorced dad, what he's learned as a single dad, and his experience and advice delving back into the dating world. 

For those who want to become dads and expand their families, Lisa Anderson from Children's House International explains the process, expectations, and realities of adopting children internationally. 

Also join me as I go off on a little tangent about my own father and what he's taught me about life!

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You might be pulling your hair out already with all the kids back at home. How do you entertain them without sitting them in front of a screen all summer break? Playing teacher as well as parent doesn't have to be daunting! 
Kathryn Luther from Marshall Public Library joins to tell us how to engage kids in learning activities, specifically helping them to love reading! 
We also have owner of the Winnie and Mo's bookshop sharing her top book picks for summer reading and join me for a little reader's theater!

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In our world our self confidence is constantly threatened. We are faced with competition,  comparison, and even bullying every day. So how do we find and maintain self confidence in the midst of this emotional battlefield? 

Beauty Pageant Contenstant, Natalia Hepworth, joins us to share her process of finding your value, identity and purpose in the heat of competition and comparison. 
Social Media Influencer, Telaine Jenkins, shares her experience of rising to popularity on social media and how to stay resilient and self confident in the face of cyber bullies.