Deck Diaries

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, grief, and mental health that may be distressing for some listeners.

We sat down with Katie Townsend, a mother whose fight for her daughter continues even after her death. Katie shares Saniah’s story with honesty, courage, and a love that refuses to be silenced.

The impact of social media has become a buzzword and a headline, but Katie is here to tell us, with her whole heart, that it is so much bigger than that. It matters. It affects real lives, real families, and real communities—and it needs to be talked about.

From Cedar Rapids, Iowa, all the way to Washington, D.C., Katie will continue to fight, educate, and demand safer social media systems for everyone. She is determined to turn her pain into purpose, hold systems accountable, and advocate for meaningful change.

In this powerful conversation, Katie helps us look beyond the headlines and understand why Saniah’s story deserves to be heard, remembered, and told.

Saniah’s story will forever be told.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, grief, and mental health that may be distressing for some listeners.

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Katie Townsend, a mother who courageously shares the heartbreaking story of losing her teenage daughter to suicide. With honesty and compassion, Katie opens up about the devastating impact of her loss, the warning signs she wishes more people understood, the influence social media can have on young people's mental health, and her journey through grief toward healing and hope.

By sharing Saniah's story, Katie hopes to raise awareness about youth mental health, encourage thoughtful conversations about the role of social media, and inspire more open, compassionate dialogue around suicide prevention and emotional well-being. This powerful conversation is one of love, resilience, and advocacy, offering meaningful insight, hope, and a reminder that support is available for those who are struggling and for the families who love them.

In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month, we’ve decided to re-release an important past episode featuring our amazing friend Cale. In this conversation, Cale shares his passion for breaking the stigma surrounding men’s emotional well-being and encouraging help-seeking behavior.
This month serves as an important reminder of the need for open conversations, greater awareness, and proactive approaches to mental healthcare. We hope this episode encourages meaningful discussion and reminds listeners that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Are Male and Female brains different ? Join us for a silly and deep conversation about how men and women think, process, and navigate emotions, yeah it's like a puzzle... and we do not have it figured out.

Kaylyn joins us for an unfiltered and deeply personal account of her struggle with Adderall addiction. She opens up about how it began, the gradual loss of control, and the ways it affected her sense of self and daily life. Through honest reflection, she shares the turning points that led her toward recovery, and how she ultimately reclaimed her life.

Now, sunrises carry a different weight. Once a reminder of sleepless nights and exhaustion, they’ve become a symbol of renewal... quiet proof of how far she’s come and the new beginnings she continues to choose each day.

In this episode, we curl up and talk about handling the people in our lives who disappoint us or don’t show up... without becoming bitter, closed off, or overly self-critical. We also reflect on honoring those who DO show up and remembering how important that is. Along the way, we’re learning to set healthy boundaries and protect our peace, even when it isn’t easy.

What does it really mean to be the best?

Is it social media likes? Awards? Sold-out shows?
Or is it something quieter… becoming the best version of yourself?

We sat down with Mike Schulte of The Pork Tornadoes and host of the Confused Breakfast Podcast to talk about the difference between external success and internal growth. From packed venues to personal fulfillment, Mike shares what “being the best” has come to mean in his own journey, and why the real scoreboard might not be the one we see online.

If you’ve ever measured yourself against a scoreboard the world created, this conversation is for you.

We’d love to hear from you 👇
What does “being the best” mean in your life right now?

We sat down and had an all over the place conversation about just getting through this life right now.

Winter Blues - Check

Peri-menopause- Check-

State of our messed up world = Double check

Finding peace in our own circles - YESSSSS

Depression in men often goes unnoticed,even by the men experiencing it.
In this episode, our friend Mike Owens unpacks the impact of childhood trauma, fatherhood, losing friends, and the pressure to “man up.” Through honest reflection and vulnerability, he shares the internal battles that rarely get spoken out loud, and re-frames what “manning up” can truly mean. This is a hopeful, human conversation about growth, connection, and finding strength in sharing your story.

I mean who wouldn't want to spend the night before Christmas with good ole St. Nic Cage

Merry Christmas to all !