Trigger Warnings: Alcohol and Drug Use, Mentions of sexual assault, Mentions of trauma, and topics regarding mental health.
Part 2A: From Rock Bottom to Higher Elevations
Time Stamp: 29:00
Lex touches on how the trauma throughout her childhood may have affected her ability to make the right choices in her young adult life as well as the dangers of drinking and drugs. Lex brings a new way of dealing with the negative choices we make in life by turning them into positive learning moments by utilizing spirituality, therapy, and meaningful work.
Part 2B: Coming "Home"
Time Stamp: 01:24:00
What does "home" mean to you? Is it the house you grew up in as a child? Is it a place where you feel safe? Is it the town you made the most memories in? Or is it the feeling of finally finding yourself?
In this final part of episode 6, Lex talks about the choice to finally move "home" as well as the lessons and memories that will continue with her on this journey. Lex also talks about the brand new chapter that is on the horizon that has so many layers to it. Lex talks about her hopes for the future, the motivation that is driving her, and what kept the drive going. Finally, Lex offers a message of hope to anyone who is struggling during these crazy times and creates a space for healing and growth for anyone in her life.

Trigger Warnings: Alcohol and Drug Use, Mentions of sexual assault, Mentions of trauma, and topics regarding mental health.
Part 1A: Beat the storm and be on your way
Time Stamp: 13:00
In this section of the episode, Lex talks about the choice to move to Colorado and what led up to that choice. Why Colorado? What was so special about it?
Lex touches on the expectations and realities of moving, as well as the challenges along the way.
Part 1B: Watering Plastic Plants
Time Stamp: 43:00
What does it mean to be a friend? How do you spot the red flags? Do you find that your friendships are not allowing you to be the best version of yourself? Or are you possibly part of the problem?
In this section, Lex talks about friendships in our early 20's and the boundaries that should probably be in place... both with your friends and within yourself. We are a product of our environment and sometimes an unhealthy environment can be detrimental to your growth but it can also land you in dangerous positions.

After the feedback I received about the Baha'i faith in Episode 1, I was overwhelmed with happiness and excitement, but also I was SOOOO nervous. I wanted to do right by Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Bab, Shogi Effendi, and the Baha'i faith. I reached out to an old friend that I attended weekly devotionals with to help me accomplish just that. In this episode you will hear your basic FAQ's about the faith such as how the faith started, what are some of the beliefs, how and where can you "practice", etc... but then we will dive deeper into the faith. How can we heal the world, the poor, the sick, the broken... how can we heal ourselves? How can the teachings of the Bab and Bahá’u’lláh help us deal with pain, sorrow, and the hurt around us? How can we heal ourselves for the betterment of the world? All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode!
Baha'i Website: https://www.bahai.org/

After the feedback I received about the Baha'i faith in Episode 1, I was overwhelmed with happiness and excitement, but also I was SOOOO nervous. I wanted to do right by Bahá’u’lláh, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the Bab, Shogi Effendi, and the Baha'i faith. I reached out to an old friend that I attended weekly devotionals with to help me accomplish just that. In this episode you will hear your basic FAQ's about the faith such as how the faith started, what are some of the beliefs, how and where can you "practice", etc... but then we will dive deeper into the faith. How can we heal the world, the poor, the sick, the broken... how can we heal ourselves? How can the teachings of the Bab and Bahá’u’lláh help us deal with pain, sorrow, and the hurt around us? How can we heal ourselves for the betterment of the world? All of these questions and more will be answered in this episode!
Baha'i Website: https://www.bahai.org/

Lex interviews fellow adoptee about his experience in the foster system and then being adopted by a single mother. Giovanni tells a wonderful story of the pros and cons of adoption as well as the trials young adults face every day. If you would like to watch a beautiful video of Gio meeting his biological sister for the first time, please click on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W-ZLgV_tdw&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2FBGGPvECL9diEdmXzGJtby3iF3OwpzCVDpTYLOLtCWmlzkYLvdven0Y4
Gio's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giovanni.costello.946
Gio's Instagram: @iamrehko

In this episode, Lex interviews Adoption Dreams Come True, a local adoption agency in Northern Colorado.
https://www.adoptiondreams.org/

In this episode, Lex and her sister Rosie interview each other on what it was like growing up as children of adoption.

In this episode, Lex interviews other "Potter Heads" on their personal relationship to the Harry Potter series as well as some of their opinions on its similarity to the muggle world.

In this episode, Lex talks about some of the characters in Harry Potter who have been inspired by real historical and mythical creatures. Lex also pushes the boundaries between the magical world and the muggle world. How different are they really?

In Part 3 of episode 2, Lex shares bits and pieces of the interviews she had with both teachers and students

Education Style: 3:00
Dress Code: 9:15
Teachers: 28:40
Community: 48:15