In this episode, we review all of the interviews from the 80's. I recap the journey through these 80's interviews and give my thoughts on the difference between these earlier era's and today and how our lives are so different because of technology and social media. I also talk about the message I want to leave my audience with and how great it is that we are all such unique people. We have individual talents and gifts and we have so much to offer the world. The 80's were a blast, full of childhood freedom and exploring, and a time that was full of games, heavily influenced by music and fashion expression, and a time spent making memories with family and friends. Highlights of the interview: (5:28) - Ep. 31 Daria Hutch Recap (6:29) - Ep. 32 Christy Sanders Recap (7:21) - Ep. 33 Ali Winn Recap (8:10) - Ep. 34 Sam Palmer Recap (8:45) - Ep. 35 Sarah Nokleby Recap (9:33) - Ep. 36 Marnae Woodland Recap (10:20) - Ep. 37 Doug Gunderson Recap (10:57) - Ep. 38 Rob Paramore Recap (11:40) - Ep. 39 Shana Withee Recap (15:36) - Embarrassing Story (17:30) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Shana Withee about her life in the 80's. She tells me about her travels, everyone's love for Coke, and all of the concerts she went to in the 80's. She shares many of her childhood and young adult memories with us and made me laugh with her stories about having a party line phone setup and using Rock and Roll music to make the cows milk faster.  She shares her favorite memories and tells us what brings peace into her life during the hard times. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (2:48) - Cowboy Concerts & Lifeguarding (5:05) - Soda Jerks and Coke (6:44) - Night Swims, Simple Pleasures (8:14) - Traveling The World (12:35) - Business Suits With Big Shoulder Pads (17:15) - Rock & Roll Cow Milking (24:38) - Embarrassing Story (26:10) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Rob Paramore about his life in the 80's. He tells me about the adventures him and his friends would have raiding their parents food supply and riding three-wheelers up in the mountains. He tells us about his teenage experience and shares details of swimming for golf balls and being inspired by the Rocky movies. He talks about his favorite memories and what brings peace into his life during the hard times. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (3:27) - The Beginning Of Breakdancing (5:03) - 3-Wheelers & Diving For Golfballs (7:15) - Boating, Golfing and The Rocky Movies (10:29) - Baggier Clothing And Big Hair (11:35) - Raiding The Pantry (11:35) - Confident And Trusted (20:08) - Embarrassing Story (21:27) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Doug Gunderson about his life in the 80's. He goes into detail about all the incredible rock bands and popular bands of the 80's and tells us all about the different groups and what preference they had for music. He shares some incredible stories about hunting and growing up in a small town and entertained crowds of people, occasionally sparring an opponent in organized fights. He talks about his favorite memories and what brings peace into his life during the hard times. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (2:22) - 80's Band Details (6:06) - Amicable Fist Fights (9:22) - Hunting, Bumper Cars, Movies (10:49) - Deer Vs. Man (12:31) - Mullets And Converse (14:08) - Meeting Tamra (17:11) - I Know Who I Am (20:01) - Embarrassing Story (22:29) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Marnae Woodland about her 80's experience. She tells us all about the 80's and the incredible memories that she experienced during this time. She talks about growing up with many brothers and sisters in Arizona and Missouri and fun family shenanigans. She tells us about going to the Star Wars premiers at the drive in movie theater and playing the Atari when it came out. Marnae tells us about the long distance running and hiking experiences that made her happy back then. She shares her advice on how to bring peace into your life during hard times. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (5:04) - 20 Acres Vs. City Life (8:07) - Shopping Malls (11:34) - Backpacking With Friends (13:07) - The Trucking Trailer Train (16:49) - Layering Colorful Socks (18:17) - Radio Music (21:08) - Challenges Are Important For My Growth (23:50) - Embarrassing Story (25:36) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Sarah Nokleby about her 80's experience. She tells us all about the 80's and compares her experiences living all around the United States as a teenager in the 80's. She talks about growing up with 4 sisters and the fun activities and adventures that made up her teenage years. Sarah shares the music and fashion that made such an impact on her during this time. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (4:06) - Sarah Was Not Very Common In The 80's (4:31) - The Valley Girl Days (7:38) - East Coast And West Coast Differences (11:46) - High-End Perfumes And New Wave Music (14:36) - Beaches And A Free Range Childhood (19:19) - White Leather Slouchy Boots (22:43) - Living For Letters (27:57) - Embarrassing Story (29:25) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Sam Palmer about his carefree experience in the 80's. He gives us a description of the 80's that will make you chuckle and keep you smiling throughout the entire interview.  Growing up the youngest of 5 boys, Sam experienced a very free and party filled 80's. He ended up in Hawaii on a whim and learned how to give early on in his life. He keeps this interview light and fun and also tells us how he brings peace into his life during difficult times. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (3:54) - A Common Dog Name (4:10) - If You're Not Here For Dinner You Don't Get To Eat (5:47) - It Was Pretty Wild (7:00) - Pinochle, Hearts, and Golf Clubs (8:15) - Yellowstone Fires (10:06) - Wave In My Mullet (11:05) - Taking Friends To Hawaii For A Month (16:32) - Embarrassing Story (18:36) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview Ali Winn about her life in the 80's. She was just a tween but has great stories about her childhood in Louisiana in the 1980's.  We talk about her relationship with her brothers and all the fads of fashion, music and daily life back then. It's hard not to notice how your mood becomes a bit brighter after talking with Ali. She gives incredible advice on how to bring peace into your life on a daily basis. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (3:43) - The Gold Car (6:32) - Swinging Across Ditches (9:40) - Renting Videos And Video Games (11:54) - Football In The Yard With My Brothers (13:44) - Treats With Mom (15:66) - Less Instant Gratification (16:14) - Joy From The Little Things (20:06) - Embarrassing Story (21:47) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview my most special guest, my mother about her life in the 80's. I found this interview to be very relaxing and she gives incredible details to what life was like for her in the 80's. We talk about MTV, big hair, and the things that kept teenagers busy at that time. Relationships play a big part in my mother's life and she has always been happy as she has seen that those she cares about are happy. I also think her insight on the difference between today and back then is incredibly important. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (4:09) - "Christy" - The Book (4:42) - Mud Pies And Life Outside (7:45) - Smuggling Popcorn In The Diaper Bag  (9:50) - MTV Had Just Come Out (13:47) - New Wave Style (15:53) - I'm Happy When Others Are Happy (18:25) - It Can Be Numbing (23:39) - Embarrassing Story (25:29) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!

In this episode, I interview an earlier guest, Daria Hutch about her life in the 80's. We talk about her experiences with fashion and music and how accurate 80's movies were to the time period. She shares the incredible advice that "You have everything you need to have a great life right in front of you" and is always sharing incredible messages about humanity, life, and love on her Instagram. She is so inspiring and her message about personal experiences makes me pause and think about my own life more deeply. Were previous generations generally happier than we are today?". We'll let you decide. Highlights of the interview: (3:55) - The Name Daria (4:45) - Bras And Mesh Shirts (6:21) - Sneaking Out To Concerts (7:58) - From Cheer To Drama (9:32) - All Of The Bunk Beds (11:49) - Outlandish Fashion (14:42) - You Have Everything You Need (18:05) - Embarrassing Story (21:05) - Mental Health, Happiness And The Denim Couch Podcast -- Be sure to follow The Denim Couch Podcast on Instagram and Stefani Tanner on Facebook! -- You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcasts on Apple Podcasts and follow on Spotify!