This Was An Assignment Podcast

On this episode Mayan and I ran through some questions from our instagram, some follow up on last week, and some other interesting topics! Hope you enjoy!

Book mentioned: “Born to Run” https://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-hidden-ultra-runners-greatest-ebook/dp/B004CFBMRY/ref=nodl_

“Steal Socks” mentioned: https://www.tablenis.com/products/ecos

Quote of the Episode: “Find Joy in the Journey”

Check us out on Instagram for some other photos/notes relevant to this episode, as well as updates on other episodes: https://www.instagram.com/thiswasanassignment/

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Audio Engineering: Heather Grey

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" by Heather Grey, ft. Mr. Lif

On this week’s episode, Mayan helps me run through some interesting topics. We talk about the science of running with Nate “Ro-z” Rose, we discuss Chad’s kind words about the podcast, and we review the answers we got from our Instagram questions. We had a great time recording, and we hope you enjoy listening!

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Audio Engineering: Heather Grey

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" by Heather Grey, ft. Mr. Lif

On this week’s episode, we talk about the Corona Blues and how they’re affecting everyday life.

We also outline some objectives of the podcast:

- Don’t be afraid of “taboo” topics

- Talk things out so Jackson better understands them

- Prove that everyone has something cool to say

With BK’s help, we touch on running in Crocs, and the Pachev family: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a20848845/large-family-in-utah-aims-to-be-americas-fastest/

And we cover some other interesting topics on episode 9 of the podcast! Hope you enjoy!

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Audio Engineering: Heather Grey

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" by Heather Grey, ft. Mr. Lif

In this week’s episode, Quentin Quarantine-o walks us through another lonely but productive week on his own. He covers topics that range from April Fool’s day, to Psychological Flexibility and “having no head”. Hope you enjoy!

Chris D’Elia: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdelia/?hl=en

On Having No Head: http://www.headless.org/on-having-no-head.htm

Psychological Flexibility and ACT: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy

Waking Up App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waking-up-a-meditation-course/id1307736395

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Audio Engineering: Heather Grey

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" by Heather Grey, ft. Mr. Lif

Episode 7 of the This Was An Assignment Podcast is brought to you by the beauty and wonder of self isolation. Mayan and I talk about the reasons we have decided to tighten up our social lives. We also had a call in from Jakob Woolley, a recently returned LDS Missionary, and my brother. He explains his experience of dealing with the Corona-Virus in the country of Brazil.

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Audio Engineering: Heather Grey

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" by Heather Grey, ft. Mr. Lif

On this episode of the This Was An Assignment podcast, we heard from Amber Briem. We had a chance to discuss a variety of topics, including her life and experience in finding her career. Amber is a talented and very successful Real Estate agent and thankfully she shared some of her knowledge with us. She is an awesome person and we had a great chat! Hope you enjoy!

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Audio Engineering: Heather Grey

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" by Heather Grey, ft. Mr. Lif

On this episode of the podcast I had the privilege of talking with Keon Aarabi. Keon has been a great friend of mine for most of my life. I look up to and respect him greatly. Keon knows a lot about public health, and we decided that it would be beneficial to talk about the very relevant Coronavirus (Or, COVID-19).

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Links to relevant CoronaVirus information:

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/coronavirus-age-sex-demographics/

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/9329174/vietnam-coronavirus-psa-song-best-tiktok-dance-videos

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Audio Engineering: Heather Grey

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" by Heather Grey, ft. Mr. Lif

On this week's episode I had the chance to interview Trent Park. Trent is an amazing guy with a lot of experience in life. He served in the military, he has two beautiful daughters, and he is a very hard worker. We cover topics from his daughter's cancer diagnosis, to his military service, to overcoming the trials that life sends you.

Audio Engineering by Heather Grey

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" By Heather Grey ft. Mr. Lif

On this week's episode I had the privilege of interviewing the talented producer, and my brother, Heather Grey. Heather Grey is an amazing musician who has recently made a breakthrough in the local Hip Hop scene. We cover everything from his regular Tuesday routine, to what makes him tick as an artist and as a human.

Connect with Heather Grey: https://linktr.ee/HeatherGrey

Heather Grey is also a friend of the podcast, he does the engineering for the audio, and provided the music for the intro and outro of this episode.

Intro/Outro Song: "The Loneliness Effect" by Heather Grey, ft. Mr. Lif

This episode is brought to you by zero funds and poor sound quality.

On this week's episode I discuss the effects of trauma, the grip of addiction, and the beauty of recovery with Rich McDonald. Rich is the COO and Clinical Director at Wasatch Crest Recovery and is a great friend of mine.

Intro/Outro Song by Heather Grey - "The Loneliness Effect"