The Bear Den

Necole enters the studio today to share with Matt how her and her husband John found young love and created a family. She shares the fun things the Hammond family do to stay connected while Necole and John both run their own businesses.

On this week's Episode, Jarom Iacono sits down with Matt and talks about raising girls, and what being a girl dad means to him. Jarom also shares a beautiful story regarding his son, and how the power of self belief can help you achieve your dreams.

In this episode Rebecca reveals the pain and suffering she went through as a young child growing up being the victim of abuse. She talks about the uncertainty in her childhood, and how home was not a safe place for her. She elaborates on the mental fortitude she created for herself so she could get through the other side. Becca discusses the boundaries she has had to set between herself and her family to ensure her physical and mental health heals. Married with children, Becca talks about the ground rules and systems she has in place for her immediate family to ensure her husband and children are loved and grow in a healthy space.

Kade Johnson rounds up one heck of an episode this week. Kade shares his story about being diagnosed and beating cancer, and the risks that could have on him being a father down the road. Kade lovingly discusses how he met his wife, who at the time was a widow with children, and whose husband was a friend of Kades and who passed away with cancer. He shares the struggles about becoming a husband and a stepfather in one go, and the lessons he and his family have learnt as they evolve and grow. Kade also proudly tells the tale of how his son was born, after being told that children may not be in his future.

From birth Ben has been facing daily challenges. Being born with Cruzon Syndrome, Ben has undergone many extensive facial surgeries. Ben shares about the wonderful life his parents gave him, and how they pushed him to think past the restraints of his disability, and how to overcome the fear of being different. Ben then goes on to share how he took those beautiful lessons that his parents shared, and how he brings that into his story of being a parent, which again saw him and his wife face struggles and restraints.

In this week's episode, Talia shares her experience on the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood with us. From the highs of attending marriage counseling before marrying her husband Bracken, and the lows of trying to conceive and having several miscarriages. After several attempts they were blessed with their first two children, only to have more miscarriages down the road. Finally they were gifted their third child unexpectedly, before the universe asked them to take on an amazing new role.

The Doctor is most certainly in the house in this episode. Dr. Nicholas Howland is a leading plastic surgeon, and he beautifully shares the struggles of how his life in medicine put struggles on his marriage and his young children. We discuss the feelings about the mother of his children getting remarried and introducing another father figure into his children's lives, and the personal growth that Nick has worked on in the last several years.

In the studio today is the face behind Salt Lake City's finest eateries. Michael opens up about his work life balance, and how he connects with his wife and teenage daughter. Michael also shares the circumstances around him having young twin daughters with his best friend, and how the family dynamic works involving all parties.

In this episode, Jamie shares her path from trauma to becoming a Somatic Practitioner. She explains the power of breath, and how that can release childhood trauma, and she shares beautiful examples of how to connect with our kids.

On today's episode, Michelle discusses life growing up as the only girl surrounded by brothers. Michelle shares how she and her husband Mark created their family values after leaving the LDS Church. Michelle also shares the reasons why she decided to continue to homeschool their 3 children post COVID lockdown, and the beauty and growth she has seen in the kids since doing so.