Know Normal People

In today’s episode, Stephen and Dixie get to know Sam Fyfe! Sam was born and raised right here in Billings, Montana where he graduated high school and worked his way from an internship into his career as a graphic designer, bypassing college in the process! Since a very young age, he has cultivated a curious mind that fuels his deep-seated passion for learning and knowledge accumulation across subjects like history, science, tech, and art! We had such a fun conversation with Sam, ranging from how he met his wife Shayla to his fascination for all things space exploration! We hope you enjoy getting to know Sam as much as we did!

Sam Fyfe

• Instagram: @samfyfe
• Twitter: @fyferoni

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Mentioned in the episode:

• Hardcore History with Dan Carlin
• Sleeping At Last Music
• Critical Role D&D Show
• SciShow Youtube
• We Are Legion. We Are Bob. by Dennis E. Taylor
• Planet Money Podcast
• 99% Invisible Podcast
• The Orbital Mechanics Podcast

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen gets to know Alex Hamilton! Alex grew up all over Colorado in a high octane family, in the outdoors. After meeting her husband in Wyoming, getting married, and finishing her Bachelor's Degree in Music, she moved to Billings where her husband pursued his degree. During which time Alex chased down her interest in counseling through a Masters Degree in Education - Counseling. She now works with students in the rural north of Montana, all the while engaging her passions in music and rock climbing! We hope you enjoy getting to know Alex as much as we did!

Alex Hamilton

• Instagram: @alexarveham

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Mentioned in the episode:

• Michelle Rivers Music
• Free Solo Film
• Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
• Mastering Your Emotions by Dr. Harry Vitale
• The One You Feed Podcast
• Colter Wall Music
• Alone on Netflix

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen gets to know AJ Elliston! AJ grew up around the country music scene in Tennessee. From a young age, music has been deeply important to him, playing flute, french horn, and eventually singing in choir by accident. Choosing Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT to pursue a degree in Aviation, AJ quickly fell in love with the rock climbing and dungeons and dragons communities during college. It's clear from our talk that AJ is passionate about connecting with people and making everyone feel welcome. We hope you enjoy getting to know AJ as much as we did!

AJ Elliston

• Instagram: @aj.elliston

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Mentioned in the episode:

• Steepworld Climbing Gym
• The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (Book 1 of The Wheel of Time Series)

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen and Dixie Lee get to know Cathy Park! Our first family interview, we have Dixie's mom on the show! We hear about her growing up in San Diego in a very large family and we get to hear her story of battling addiction and cancer. Her heart for her family is so evident in this conversation from her brothers and sisters, her daughters, and her grandchildren. We know you are going to love it! She works for the Rimrock Foundation Recovery House here in Billings, Montana. We hope you enjoy getting to know our wonderful family!

***Disclaimer*** Drug abuse is discussed in this episode as part of Cathy's history.

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Mentioned in the episode:

• A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
• Law of Attraction by Michael J. Losier

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen and Dixie Lee get to know Caleb Laszloffy! Caleb grew up in our Laurel/Billings area packed in to a small home with a big family. Being homeschooled and living on a farm afforded him a level of independence to explore many outdoor activities and adventures including rock and ice climbing, sailing, paragliding, and more! Caleb is an entrepreneur in Bozeman, Montana, currently owning and operating a successful roofing outfit. After a destabilizing philosophy course in college, he found himself questioning the beliefs he was raised with, leading him to a very open, honest, and thoughtful mode of being in the world. We hope you enjoy getting to know Caleb as much as we did!

Caleb Laszloffy

• Instagram: @cubsct

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Mentioned in the episode:

• Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rande
• Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
• 12 Rules for Life by Dr. Jordan Peterson
• Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl
• Free Solo by Alex Honnold
• Free Solo (film)
• Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
• The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
• The Stranger by Albert Camus
• Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis
• Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton
• A Guide for the Perplexed by E.F. Schumacher
• The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro
• Shane by Jack Schaefer
• Small is Beautiful by E.F. Schumacher

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen gets to know Mariel Mulford! Growing up in the Billings area for most of her life, Mariel felt like she wanted to see something new in the world and experience new contexts for how the Christian church operates. After a few short term missions trips, Mariel studied for her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology at Seattle Pacific University before moving to Uganda for two and a half years! There, she worked with Hope Positive Africa. Mariel then decided to move back to the States to pursue a Master's Degree in Missiology at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California. Now, she is on the tail end of that Master's, stepping into a PhD Program at Fuller where she will be researching the post-war recovery process. We hope you enjoy getting to know Mariel as much as we did!

Mariel Mulford

• Instagram: @marielmulford
• Twitter: @marielmulford 

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Mentioned in the episode:

• hopepositiveafrica.org
• The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
• The Temple and The Shopping Mall Article
• John Lewis - On Being Podcast
• Christianity Rediscovered by Vincent J. Donovan
• A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller
• Caroline Williams Yoga
• Natural Church Development by Christian A. Schwartz
• Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by CS Lewis
• A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
• Beyond Hashtag Activism by Mae Elise Cannon
• The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
• I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen and Dixie Lee get to know Nathan Fordham! After growing up in small town Montana, Nathan began pushing the boundaries of his upbringing in college, getting into dangerous territory with hard drug use that would eventually claim his brother's life. After grappling with grief and continued drug use, Nathan sought treatment and is now in recovery, proudly sober for over a year. He has since fashioned a new life for himself around yoga, meditation, and self-discovery aided by psychedelics. Nathan uses the inspiration he draws from these experiences to craft his custom jewelry as an entrepreneurial venture! We learned so much from Nathan! We hope you enjoy getting to know Nathan as much as we did!

***Disclaimer*** There is content throughout this conversation that may not be suitable for children, involving drug use and overdose. The use of psychedelics is also discussed at length. We invite you to listen with an open mind, seeking first to understand.

Nathan Fordham

• Instagram: @impepho_jeweler
• Facebook: @impepho.jeweler

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Mentioned in the episode:

• In My Own Way: An Autobiography by Alan Watts
• The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale
• The Bhagavad Gita
• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
• The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss
• Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss
• Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris
• The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr
• Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill
• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna
• Wocket (Collin Fordham's Music)
• Rage Against the Machine
• Top of the World Ranch Treatment Center
• Center for Action and Contemplation
• The Joe Rogan Experience
• Midnight Gospel on Netflix

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen gets to know Emily Rettinghouse! A Laurel, Montana local, Emily grew up deeply involved in the local Methodist church. Following high school and undergrad schooling, Emily became the first in her family to earn a graduate degree, earning her Masters of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and is now the pastor of the United Methodist Church in Cody, Wyoming! After indulging Stephen in some theological discussion, Emily shares how she met her husband Alex and her deep love of Chicago based sports. We hope you enjoy getting to know Emily as much as we did!

Emily Rettinghouse

• Instagram: @emily_rettinghouse

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Mentioned in the episode:

• Welseyan Quadrilateral
• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Canoeing the Mountains by Tod Bolsinger

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen and Dixie Lee get to know Andy Austin! Born in Alaska, raised in Montana, Andy grew up around the family adventuring business, though he caught the adventure bug later in his life. After getting a psychology degree and playing football in college, he launched his freelance photography work, taking breathtaking landscape photos all over Montana. Using the time afforded to him as a freelancer, Andy travels around the globe, having visited 6 of the 7 continents to date and with no shortage of travel stories to share! We hope you enjoy getting to know Andy as much as we did!

Andy Austin

• Photography Instagram: @andyaustinphoto
• Photography Website: andyaustinphoto.com
• Van Instagram: @andyandthevan
• Van Website: andyandthevan.com

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Mentioned in the episode:

• Scotts Cheap Flights
• Mountain Hostel
• Inferno by Dan Brown

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler

In today’s episode, Stephen and Dixie Lee get to know Ashley Martin! Ashley grew up homeschooled as an only child and fell in love with books at an early age. Graduating high school at 15 and married at 18, she has since poured her love for literature into writing her own children's books! We get to talk all about Ashley's writing process, what it's like to work with an agent, and the complicated process that brings a book from an author's mind to a reader's heart. We hope you enjoy getting to know Ashley as much as we did!

Ashley Martin

• Instagram: @papergram
• Twitter: @papergram
• Blog: lemonbiscuitcrumbs.blogspot.com

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Mentioned in the episode:

• National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
• The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
• The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
• Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
• Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
• The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
• The Tale of Desperaeux by Kate DeCamillo
• The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
• The BFG by Roald Dahl
• Divided by Faith by Michael Emerson and Christian Smith
• The Fight to Flourish by Jennie Lusko
• Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara
• What Stars Are Made Of by Sarah Allen

“The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well.” - Alfred Adler