In this episode, we talk about the book "Dangerous Love" by Chad Ford with my friend Daniel Mauricio.

Daniel is a student at BYU Idaho & is currently studying Exercise Physiology at BYU Idaho as he pursues a career as a Physical Therapist. Daniel is also a CrossFit coach & a tutor on campus for biomechanics & study skills.

Link to Daniel's podcast w/ Chad Ford: https://open.spotify.com/episode/76fJ286w358nM3UdXqVewl?si=e608041dca72495c

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In this episode, we talk about the book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathan Haidt with Kayla Loris.

Kayla is a Marriage & Family Studies major at BYU Idaho. She will be moving to D.C. this summer for an internship at the Nation Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) where she will be their executive leadership and special projects intern & will graduate with her bachelor's degree in July of this year (2025).

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In this episode, we talk about the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho with Daniel Aguayo.

Daniel is a student at BYU Idaho studying Business finance& plans to graduate in 2027. Daniel is from Peru and has lived in the States since he was 18. Daniel is my roommate’s fiancé & they plan on getting married in Italy this summer. 

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In this episode, we talk about the book "Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child" by John Gottman with Dr. Derrel Higgins.

Doctor Higgins is one of my professors here at BYU Idaho. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Family Resources & Human Development from Arizona State University in 1997, got a Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy from Brigham Young University in 2001, and got his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy also from Brigham Young University in 2007. He has worked as an Instructor, Practitioner, Marriage and Family Therapist, & faculty at various universities throughout his career. 

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In this episode, we talk about the book "The Anatomy of Peace" by the Arbinger Institute with my fellow student & friend, Matt Phillips.

Matt is the student employment coordinator on campus here at BYU Idaho in the HR office. He started in the position in January but has worked in the HR office as a student employee for the last year. He was recently accepted into the Master's in Human Resources program at Utah State University and will attend in Fall 2026. He will begin working on his MBA later this year. He is also working towards a SHRM certification. 

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In this episode, we talk about "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis with my darling friend Cardin McKinney.

Cardin is a mother of 2, a student at BYU, an actress, model, songwriter, & artist. She has worked with artists such as Camila Cabello, Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum, & Colbie Caillat. She was on American Idol Season 7 where she landed in the Top 25. She is an influencer, & is currently working on a movie musical project with Nathan Pacheco. Her hobbies include writing stories, poetry & music, horseback riding, travel, & all things DIY.

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Connect w/ Cardin on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/__cardin/

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz with one of my very best friends, Brooke Harris. She is currently a radiology technician & is studying medical diagnostic computed tomography and sonography. She is a singer, loves playing guitar, participates in local choirs, loves to draw & is often commissioned for her talents. 

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In this episode, we talk about the book "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor Frankl with Dr. Timothy Rarick.

Doctor Rarick is one of my professors & dear friend here at BYU Idaho. I took Child & Family Advocacy with Doctor Rarick here on campus last Spring. Doctor Rarick received his Bachelor’s degree in Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Utah in 2006, his Master's in Marriage, Family, & Human Development from Kansas State University in 2008, and a PhD in Human Development & Family Studies from Kansas State University in 2011. He has been an instructor at multiple universities across the US, has participated in research, is a writer, works with many nonprofits, and is currently the Chairman of the board of the Idaho State Department of Health & Welfare. Doctor Rarick is also very musically talented & has also been part of a boy band, he loves tennis and is very involved in his community.

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In this episode, we talk about the book "Bonds that Make Us Free" by C. Terry Warner with my aunt Taneil Specht.

Taneil received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Brigham Young University in 2000, is a mother of 6, & has co-authored 2 books with her husband Dave Specht, "The Family Business Whisperer" & "The Farm Whisper".

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