Corey is a drummer, father, podcast host, and all around great person. He discusses the toxic relationships he had with his parents growing up, as well as losing his mother to Lou Gehrig's disease when he was a teenager. Corey also talks about meeting his wife, starting a podcast, and how becoming a father changed his life. Check out Corey's great show about grief and its many forms, Emotional Duct Tape.

@FriendRequestPod

[email protected]

Megan Melville is a dancer, performer, and brand ambassador leader. She discusses getting into trouble when she was growing up and how that manifested into drinking later in life. Megan also discusses being a dancer since she was two years old and how she made a career out of that passion until the pandemic hit. She also discusses how she decided to become sober and how she shifted her life, professionally and spiritually, during the pandemic.

Want to try some of the best NA beers available? Head over to WellBeingBrewing.com and use code FRIENDREQUEST to save 10% on any order of stouts, IPAs, ambers, wheats, CBD waters, and more!

@FriendRequestPod

@megan_melville

Questions or feedback? Email [email protected]

Become a supporter of the show at Patreon.com/friendrequestpod

Kristina is a trauma and resilience worker, mother of two, and fellow Best Buy alumni. She discusses growing up with an estranged father, her love for education, and her close relationship with her sister. She also talks about the health issues she had with both of her children's births, including her second child being in the hospital for three months right after being born. Kristina also talks about getting a divorce and finding new love during a pandemic.

Friend Request is sponsored by WellBeing Brewing. Head over to WellBeing Brewing and use code FRIENDREQUEST at checkout for 10% off all of your beer and CBD waters!

@FriendRequestPod

[email protected]

Dry January is coming to an end soon! Save on your continued awesomeness at WellBeing Brewing by using code FRIENDREQUEST at checkout! From NA beer to CBD waters!

@FriendRequestPod

[email protected]

Viktoria Capek is a news anchor, queer activist, and all-around performer. She discusses growing up with divorced parents and her difficult and distant relationship with her mother. Viktoria then talks about finding her path to storytelling through college and how that led her to journalism. She then discusses the impact religion played in her life and how some college classes and being part of the LGBTQ+ community changed those views. Finally, Viktoria talks about the struggle with being in journalism right now and why she has decided to leave the industry.

Follow along on all her adventures on all socials @viktoriaAcapek

Dry January marches on and so can your taste buds with this month's limited beer from WellBeing Brewing, Oatmeal Cookie Stout. Try some today at http://www.wellbeingbrewing.com and save 10% at checkout by using code FRIENDREQUEST

@FriendRequestPod

[email protected]

Mike Ross is a musician, marketing man, and all around swell guy. He discusses growing up as an older sibling and the effect his father's heart attack on him at 13 years old. Mike also discusses chasing his dream of being a professional musician, including his tours, recording sessions, and latest album release. He also gives us a look into what it's like being in sales and marketing for companies like Victory Records, Pabst, and Ole Smoky Distillery.

Are you doing Dry January? Don't give up the flavor along with the alcohol! Check out WellBeing Brewing and save 10% by using code FRIENDREQUEST at check out!

@FriendRequestPod

@JustinLambMusic

[email protected]

Katie Sassone is a horror movie fanatic, dog lover, and all around badass. She discusses growing up with her brother and her parents in a religious household, and questioning those beliefs. Katie also discusses the skills she learned in real world scenarios and a car crash that resulted in years of chronic pain and anxiety. Katie and Justin also discuss horror movies and get excited about Scream, particularly.

Dry January has begun! Whether you're looking for quality non-alcoholic craft beers or even CBD water, head over to WellBeingBrewing.com and use code FRIENDREQUEST to save 10%

Let me help you and answer any questions you may have. Email me at [email protected]

Join our Patreon and support this show! It's only $1.09 per month! Go to http://www.patreon.com/friendrequestpod

Justin and his wife, Erica, sit down to go over 2021 and look forward to 2022.

Special thanks to Talia Dalton for the theme music and all of our guests this year!

Special thanks to our sponsors this year, BetterHelp online therapy, WellBeing Brewing, and Bravus Brewing. Use code FRIENDREQUEST at any of those to save 10%

@FriendRequestPod

[email protected]

Alexis Roberts is a wellness coach and an expert in social engagement. She discusses her struggles with weight and the obstacles that stood in her way. Alexis also talks about losing her mother suddenly when she was 19 years old, and what effect that had on her at that time, as well as how it affects her now.

Celebrating Dry January? Are you sober and awesome? Try out the delicious options over at WellBeing Brewery for the best NA craft beers out there. You can save 10% when you use code FRIENDREQUEST at checkout!!

@FriendRequestPod

[email protected]