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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

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My guest, James Visser, has been hunting since he could walk and maintains a youtube channel dedicated to ethical hunting and archery shooting in the United States that has over 4,000 subscribers and 1,000,000 views.

Some major topics covered:
- how hunting contributes to the overall well-being of species and their ecosystems 
- the difference between ethical and unethical hunting including the proper way to shoot an animal
- the benefits of eating fresh, unprocessed meat
- how hunters can still be huge animal lovers
- the spiritual, primal connection between man, nature, and hunting

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My guest this week, Faith Conover, lost both of her parents to cancer between the ages of 10 and 12.

Some major topics covered:

- her initial reluctance to therapy and how it ended up changing her life
- her battle with depression that led to a suicide attempt
- how her relationship with religion/god changed after this trauma
- how members of her church were frightened by her story
- the hardest days being random

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My guest this week, Dre Smith, has substantial experience in black and youth mental health, both as a black male and as a healthcare worker. On this episode, we discuss just that: mental health in the black community.

Some major topics covered:
- the effects of the Covid pandemic on mental health
- the impact of slavery as a form of generational trauma on the black community
- the reluctance of black men to obtain physical/mental assistance because of stigmas and stereotypes
- how higher elevation increases suicide rates
- education as the key to breaking cycles of violence, poverty, drugs, and more

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Amy-Marie Merrell is the executive director of a nonprofit organization in Las Vegas, Nevada called "The Cupcake Girls." This organization assists sex workers, victims of sex trafficking, etc. with needs ranging from getting back on their feet to simply maintaining a healthy, functional lifestyle. 

Some major topics covered:
- mental health impact of working with troubled clients
- the difference between consensual sex work and non-consensual sex work (trafficking)
- what sex trafficking really looks like
- the decriminalization of sex work

For more information regarding The Cupcake Girls, please visit https://thecupcakegirls.org/

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This week, Shayna Markle opens up about what it is like running a successful OnlyFans account. 

Some major topics covered:
- the mental health implications of staying consistent on the account
- how much money she makes on a monthly basis
- her experience with the Nelk Boys
- her social circle's reaction to starting her account
- strange requests from subscribers

Shayna's OnlyFans account can be found at https://onlyfans.com/shaysummers

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My guest this week, Trenton Lomprey, was raised in the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He shares an incredibly authentic and deeply vulnerable story of what it was like to grow up in this community while also being gay. 

Major topics covered include:
- strange, unexplainable spiritual experiences not previously shared on social platforms
-  conceptualizations of the difference between organized religion and individual    
   spirituality
- Trent's experience with members of his church and community after coming out

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On the last episode of the season, Dr. Daniel Bubb shares a very personal account of what it was like to lose his father to stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He addresses some of the reasons why the "Death with Dignity" bill should have been passed here in Nevada. It is a bill that would allow competent adults with a terminal illness to request a prescription that would allow them to end their life at the place and time of their choosing. 

Dr. Bubb also shares some backlash the bill faced from religious groups/organizations, and we compare human euthanasia to animal euthanasia.

This episode is in loving memory of Ken Bubb.

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Dr. Marta Meana, former president of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is an accomplished scholar who has made numerous contributions to the fields of psychology, romantic relationships, and human sexuality. Her ground-breaking research even earned her a spot on The Oprah Winfrey Show. 

On this episode, we discuss the following topics: whether or not sex ed should be taught in school, debunking the misconception that women get attached easier than men, some fundamental differences and similarities between male and female sexuality, and what really turns women on in the bedroom.

Additional resources for more information:
"Sexual Dysfunction in Women" book by Marta Meana
"Untrue: Why Nearly Everything We Believe Women, Lust, and Infidelity Is Wrong and How the New Science Can Set Us Free" book by Wednesday Martin
"The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity" book by Esther Perel

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This week's episode is a continuation of the theme from the last episode: explaining political parties. My guest, Angelo Robledo, has extensive experience within the Democratic party. This episode dives much deeper than just a political party. We get into political theory, the history of political parties, discuss the state of human nature as a whole, while also talking about some major democratic values (civil rights, abortion, etc.).