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Carla Rose is originally from New York and moved to Las Vegas a few years ago. She refuses to date men that cannot provide for her financially and specifically wants to marry a man that is extremely wealthy. Carla's view on relationships is one that is becoming increasingly popular amongst our generation. There are more & more content creators that are advocating for women to marry for money instead of love, and Carla embodies this approach.

Some important topics discussed:

• why financial stability is more important to her than love
• what she is willing to look past in relationships if a man can provide (i.e. other women, kids, height, looks)
• the impact of infidelity on a relationship & her belief that all men cheat
• the importance of being okay alone & not settling if needs are not met in a relationship
• why Las Vegas is a great city to meet men with money

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Kevaney Martin has been in the world of sports journalism for over a decade having worked for ABC, CBS, and covered six Super Bowls for Nexstar Media Group. Interestingly, that is not where she started. Out of college, she was signed to Wilhelmina Modeling Agency and walked for brands such as Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, and more. She developed an eating disorder while working in the high fashion industry, and says that changing careers into sports journalism quite literally saved her life.

Some major topics discussed:

• the pressures she faced in the fashion industry, including an eating disorder that dropped her to just 109lbs at 6'1" & how it ultimately made her stronger dealing with appearance standards in the journalism world
• the struggles of being taken seriously as a woman in a male-dominated field
• how a perfectionist, competitive personality can both hinder and help you
• dealing with sexualization and objectification
• difficulties in maintaining relationships in a career that forces you to sacrifice time and stability

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James Sims served in the army for 11 years, including tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He has experienced symptoms of PTSD both from growing up around gang violence in Compton, California and from his active duty combat experience as a sergeant in the army.

Some major topics discussed:

- traumatic experiences he had while serving

- the importance of therapy, especially for men 

- his experience with racism in the military

- adjusting to life after coming home & how he continues to heal

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Dr. Deepali Kashyap is an integrative gynecologist & menopause specialist who currently runs her own women's health clinic here in Las Vegas. Having lived in both India & the U.S., she provides a unique, cross-cultural perspective. 

Some major topics discussed:
- why it is easier for men to orgasm than women
- the difference between men and women's hormone cycles & how it affects their libido (sex drive)
- how mental health impacts sexuality
- most common STIs & their symptoms
- gender roles, motherhood, menopause, & more!

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Lexie Engdahl has a complex relationship with her father, who is currently serving time in jail for an attempted homicide in a road rage incident. Lexie's dad is a Vietnam veteran who has struggled with PTSD his whole life as well. 

Some major topics discussed:
- the difficulty of growing up in a divorced household & the pressure to pick sides
- the nuance of people & how we all have lovable parts of us no matter who we are
- the importance of choosing forgiveness and love over resentment and hate
- the struggle of having older parents
- issues in the judicial system

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Natalie Dempsey had her daughter when she was 21 years old and has been navigating life as a single mom for the last 5 years. There are many stigmas/stereotypes attached to being a single mom, some good & some not so good. 

Some major topics discussed:
- the challenges of having a child while in a struggling relationship
- the sacrifices you have to make for a child, financially and emotionally
- modern society's lack of family values & the high divorce/separation rate
- how growing up in a divorced/separated household or witnessing a divorce/separation affects children
- troubles with dating when you have a child

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My guest today is my brother, Caden Farley. Having a brother that is so close in age to me has been like having an inside look into the way men's heads work. Caden has always been honest with me when it comes to advice on dating, men, their intentions, etc. because he's been in both long-term relationships and casual flings with women throughout his life. Obviously, his experience is one of many, but we can all recognize certain patterns within our own gender, so one experience is still a valuable one. 

Some major topics discussed:
- how a guy acts when he is genuinely interested in a girl vs. something casual
- different attachment styles (anxious vs. avoidant) and how they handle intimacy
- the way social media makes it difficult to commit because of the perceived limitless options
- how a guy can tell when a woman has respect for herself or not

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Jade Gutierrez is 23 years old and has practiced her faith for her entire life. Religion is something that has become less popular and more controversial amongst younger generations, but Jade has found a way to incorporate it into her life while still having fun and exploring herself. 

Some major topics covered:
- our differences in beliefs when it comes to the afterlife
- how she reconciles being Christian while also still engaging in some activities that have not been traditionally accepted in Christianity
- her experience with betrayal/infidelity & the importance of forgiveness regardless of religious denomination
- the difference between the ego and the soul

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Dawn Bailey, who also happens to be my grandma, got married at a very young age, before she really knew herself or her partner (my grandpa). They were married for 49 years, up until my grandpa's passing three years ago, and they struggled through a tumultuous relationship for a good part of their lives. He was the only person she had ever been with.

Some major topics covered:
- signs of a controlling and possessive partner
- how childhood development, abandonment issues, and attachment styles affect your relationships for the rest of your life (generational trauma)
- the struggle to find your identity when you are too lost in a relationship

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Savannah Tuttrup grew up with two parents that battled addiction. She moved from Iowa to Las Vegas when she was 24 years old with her younger sister, who she has been a parental figure to for her entire life. Savannah and her sister are only 9 years apart, so she took on the role of a parent as a child herself.

Some major topics covered:
- what it was like for her to witness her parents struggling with addiction
- the pressure of being a role model/guardian for a sibling
- how she has become better equipped to be a parent when she does decide to have kids