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Camryn Levert has had an open relationship since she was 15 years old and recently participated in her first polyamorous relationship in the form of a throuple. 

Some major topics covered:
- the difference between polyamory, swingers, and open relationships/marriages
- how the concept of "jealousy" really did not exist in her relationship
- why polyamory is not accepted by mainstream culture
- the importance of open communication and boundaries in making poly relationships work

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Mike Henderson returns to the show to give a more in-depth look at what he saw in his near-death experience and how it has impacted his life. Since my last episode with him, Mike has had his first child and lost his father.

Some major topics covered:
- how his own intimate experience with death has helped him in both of those experiences with new life and death
- creatures from above showing him future events in his life
- naming his son "love" after his experience
- specific details about visiting the spirit world
- being told religion is used for control

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Jenny Farrell is a senior lecturer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and she extensive experience both personally and professionally in the area of long-distance relationships. She has maintained a successful 20 year marriage that was long-distance for the early half of them being together, and she also studied this type of relationship in graduate school. 

Some major topics covered:
- the fear of infidelity in LDRs (long-distance relationships) and the importance of defining what cheating actually looks like
- how to meet sexual needs in LDRs
- key things that do and do NOT work in LDRs
- some ways that this type of relationship can be healthier than traditional ones

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My guests this week are Tahomar Gil Contreras and his daughter Ana Sophia. TG lived back and forth between Venezuela and the United States, and Ana Sophia was born in Venezuela and only recently moved to the United States three years ago. They both experienced the political turmoil that has unfolded in Venezuela over the last 20 years.

Some major topics covered:
- the devastating impact of Hugo Chávez
- specific examples of governmental and institutional corruption
- discrimination towards immigrants
- the immigration process as a whole 
- similarities and differences between Venezuela and the United States

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Jasmine Garde had her baby over nine months ago, and she still struggles with many symptoms of postpartum depression to this day. 

Some major topics covered:
- what PPD looks like
- the guilt associated with having PPD 
- the societal pressures and expectations placed on mothers
- the importance of de-stigmatizing mental health issues
- the struggle for mothers to maintain an identity separate from motherhood

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Kyle Collins has been through an abortion on two different occasions with two different women, both of which he did not want to happen. He details his journey through each of these along with his experiences with ectopic pregnancy and miscarriages. 

Some major topics covered:
- the difficulty healing from an abortion on all ends
- how race played a role in his abortions
- death as a broader concept
- his decision to maintain a pro-choice perspective despite his hardships with this topic

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My guest this week is Sophia Cavaleri, and she is transgender. In the midst of pride month, she shares what it has been like to conquer the mental battle surrounding her identity.

Some major topics covered:
- how she has known from an early age that she was different
- the stigma around past identities/dead names
- different gender affirmation surgeries and hormone therapy
- some of the good and bad experiences she has had with others along her journey

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My guest this week is Russell Wright, and after a very traumatic relationship consisting of infidelity, he decided to commit to 26 months of celibacy. 

Some major topics covered:
- how cheating is perceived in modern culture
- how eliminating sex from our lives can help us grow and teach us discipline
- the difference between men and women in relationships
- how spirituality plays into discipline and celibacy

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Jimmy Durbin struggled with addiction in the form of pills, pornography, and alcohol for 10 years. He has now been sober for 12 years and is a licensed clinical social worker and alcohol and drug counselor working with others to help reach sobriety.

Some major topics covered:
- a very intimate and vulnerable account of what it is like to reach the point of a suicide attempt
- the societal pressure males face to remain emotionless and "strong" and a healthier alternative to this image
- what goes through someone's head who is addicted to drugs when they are not high
- how a combination of biological and environmental factors lead to addiction
- how living a life full of love, compassion, and open-mindedness leads to personal fulfillment

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Kenya Richey has just graduated with her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and begins her official position as a pediatric occupational therapist next month. This week, she shares with us some very important information regarding people who fall on the autism spectrum.

Some major topics covered:
- the most evident signs of autism
- ways that both societal systems and individuals can be more accommodating and compassionate towards those with autism
- how autistic persons struggle with certain daily "occupations"  because of cognitive, sensory, and physical difficulties and how OT's assist with this
- how the education and healthcare systems lack in terms of care for autistic persons