In this episode, Ganel-Lyn interviews Stacey Harkey, an original member of Studio C, a sketch comedy show produced by BYUtv. During the interview, Stacey talks about coming out as gay in a multi-layered conservative culture, finding faith, being authentic, and helping LGBT+ youth feel hope for the future.  

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In this episode, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox talks about the power of family and service while running for Governor of the State of Utah.

The ReConnect Podcast is produced by Anasazi Foundation. Anasazi Foundation is a wilderness therapy program for at-risk youth, and our mission is to help turn hearts homeward. Learn more about us at Anasazi.org. You may also find inspiration in reading our book, The Five Legends.

In this episode, Ganel-Lyn Condie talks about the importance of learning to say "no" to things. Because by saying "no" to one thing, you're able to say 'yes' to more important things.

The ReConnect Podcast is produced by Anasazi Foundation. Anasazi Foundation is a wilderness therapy program for at-risk youth, and our mission is to help turn hearts homeward. Learn more about us at Anasazi.org. You may also find inspiration in reading our book, The Five Legends.

In this episode, Ganel-Lyn interviews Alisa Van Langeveld, (aka Dr. Van), adjunct professor of Family Studies at the University of Utah. Together, the two discuss the importance of communication and connection, especially within families.  

After years of study and research, Alisa has come to believe that the most important thing for parents’ success is connection. She defines connection as feeling seen and understood, and says that a successful connection will show another person the following things:

1. I  see you
2. I understand
3. You matter

Remember that nonverbal communication matters. These are things like eye contact, facial expressions, tone of voice, and paraverbals (sounds we make that are not words). If the nonverbal and verbal communication do not match, the nonverbal will win every time. 

When we are distracted or multi-tasking, we are effectively communicating to others that they are not important or do not matter to us. We need to give the people we love our full focus and attention. 

Alisa says, “...In our most important relationships, we [must] take the time to connect deliberately and completely.” She also explains that daily, short connection is more powerful and impactful than the longer connection times that we may get, like on family trips.

Alisa also discusses her new project, “10 Minutes Together,” a challenge that encourages parents to connect with each child, one-on-one for ten minutes of every day. She believes that ten minutes is long enough to make a real impact, but short enough to make the time for it consistently. She attests that doing this will change every relationship in the family. Children will exude more happiness and gratitude, and less conflict will arise among siblings. She gives seven steps for making this venture successful, and directs that the time should be child-led.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, and worried that you will not be able to succeed in this challenge, remember that perfection is not required, just be consistent and you will see results. 

Ganel-Lyn and Alisa leave listeners with the final message: All connection matters. Every little bit of time with those we love matters. If you have experienced a disconnection, circle back and start over. Learn to reconnect.  

You learn more about Alisa and her project by joining the 10 Minutes Together Community on Facebook or by searching 10minutestogether on Instagram. 

The ReConnect Podcast is produced by Anasazi Foundation. Anasazi Foundation is a wilderness therapy program for at-risk youth, and our mission is to help turn hearts homeward. Learn more about us at Anasazi.org. You may also find inspiration in reading our book, The Five Legends.

In this episode, Ganel-Lyn discusses addiction recovery with Jason Coombs, a recovered addict, and author of the new book, ‘Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover.’ Jason is also the founder of Brick House Recovery, an addiction recovery center that specializes in support for addicts as well as their families.

Jason opens up about his path into addiction, and the subsequent fight to recover. He shares his belief that there is always hope to overcome addiction, but it requires faith. “If you’re going to talk about the dark, you can’t NOT talk about the light. What we’re addressing is: How do we help people lean into the light?” 

Some important things to know about addicts are:

• They are usually filling a void in their life with an addiction. 
• Addiction changes people, and makes them disconnect from others and become almost entirely self-serving. 
• They choose addictions because of the benefits; in order to help them stop, you must explore the cost/benefit relationship with them. 
• They can become very dishonest, which can be the most painful part for loved ones.
• Addicts tend to minimize the problem in their minds, so denial from loved ones can reinforce the disease. Listen when someone comes to you with an admission.

Jason says, “To the families of those struggling: There is hope. Hundreds of thousands of people have recovered from this.” 

He also shares that, as a loved one of an addict, some things you can to today to create hope are: 

1. Get yourself healthy and empowered. Know where you end and others begin; remember that you are not your struggling family member. 
2. When you feel that you can reach out in love, not fear; in hope, not despair; in compassion and empathy, not depression or anxiety, then you can influence positively. You don’t have control of others, but you DO have influence.

Ganel-Lyn closes by reminding those who are struggling that you can find God in your darkest places.

You can find out more about Jason, his book, or his recovery program, go to:

https://www.facebook.com/brickhouserecovery/ 

brickhouserecovery.com

@brickhouserecovery

Or for those battling addictions, join The Recovery Movement group on Facebook. 

The ReConnect Podcast is produced by Anasazi Foundation. Anasazi Foundation is a wilderness therapy program for at-risk youth, and our mission is to help turn hearts homeward. Learn more about us at Anasazi.org. You may also find inspiration in reading our book, The Five Legends.