Today I sit down with the wonderful Kate Player! Third generation Oswego resident, watching surgeries as a kid... but in a good way? Schooling in Urbana, a summer in Colorado, learning behaviors and training in Denmark? Leaving a job for not being allowed to listen to music, trying to date... which of course leads to the ol' "if he calls me back after this date I'm gonna marry him" routine! Starting her own practice, opening her own clinic (check out Bristol Veterinary Clinic and their FB Page). Plus showing and breeding dogs! We talk about so much in this episode, and I found it incredibly educational!

Today I sit down with one of my newest friends! Anthony Sorbera and I essentially have our first conversation where we talk about; climbing rocks, his deceptively interesting job, shirts being optional, living in the "Illinois" of Caliornia? Plus growing as a partner, effective communication, setting up a proposal... which of course leads to him being married to one of my favorite people in the world, Amie Langus!

Today I sit down with one of my favorite people that I unfortunately don't see that often, Sam Hermansen!! As you may have presumed, we talk about her life growing up. We also discuss the lack of enthusiasm for school, moving to Chicago, the reverse commute of living in the city and working in the burbs, learning improv, acting!? That's right, apparently our amazing Sam has done some acting. The conversation eventually takes a sharp turn to conspiracy theories, which we talk about in jest more than as a serious conversation... we're not completely crazy!

In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Jones, who shares her unique journey, from being adopted four days after being born, to meeting her birth mother. She offers valuable insights, highlighting the importance of pursuing one's passions (like dancing) and embracing the complexities of blended families, as well as co-parenting. Her story is a testament to love, resilience, and the beauty of having those things genuinely reciprocated!

In this episode I talk to Joe and Kelly, who give us a glimpse into their dynamic lives. Joe, juggling a full-time job while pursuing a career in stand up comedy, and Kelly, working in tech support, share the ins and outs of dating, marriage, and starting a family together. Their unwavering support for each other underscores the importance of standing by one another through life's ups and downs.

Today I sit down with one of my favorites, Emily "I'm good at everything I try the first time" Schwertfeger! Growing up in Utah, ending up Colorado, tragedy and trauma of loss, being inspired to create, slinging coffee, being a school nurse!? They literally let her be a school nurse... ...with zero training or knowledge! Colorado is definitely different.

Today I sit down with the amazing Nikki Osterloh! Advocating and showing up for kids with no one, working with special needs kids, being a surrogate...twice! Having kids of her own, doing the family thing... co-parenting, betting on yourself! Plus a little reminiscing about simpler, crazier times!

Today I get to sit down with Shoger, even caught him in Illinois randomly! As you would expect, we talk about his journey and reminisce about some fun times. As you may not expect, we also talk about... ...let's call it...his entrepreneurial mindset, and how he built an empire...while still some how staying one of the best guys you could know!

We kick off season two with a Short Of All take over!! I get to sit down with all the boys from Short of All and talk about each of their crazy musical journeys leading to the formation of SOA. Writing processes, life after the band, delusions versus illusions! I had a great time talking with these guys, I hope you enjoy the episode! Listen to Short of All on Amazon Music or Spotify!

Today I sit down with one my besties Felice. There is definitely a trigger warning in effect for this episode. We talk about all kinds of things, her nomadic life, abuse, trauma, taking the positive things and leaving the negative, putting yourself through school as a single mother, sex, drugs, and ...raves!? We pretty much laugh uncontrollably through the whole thing also. Literally one the best people you could know!

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