A festival high, a hard pause, and a guest who reimagines what “family law” can feel like—this week brings all three into sharp focus. We relive Red Westfest’s standout sets (Ian Munsick’s ease, Ella Langley’s spark, Sam Barber’s grit, a live‑better‑than‑album turn from Noah Kahan, and Kacey Musgraves casting a twilight spell) before confronting how fast celebration can flip when weather goes sideways. With care, we acknowledge a tragic loss during the windstorm and talk plainly about event safety, community responsibility, and holding space for joy and grief at once.

Back in Salt Lake, fall arrives like a door swinging shut. We talk about the tiny window of gold leaves, the comfort of soup, and why leaning into seasonal ritual can steady your mind as winter creeps in. That spirit of honest transition informs our big news: season one is a wrap after a live conversation with Shereen Gorbani. Two years and a hundred episodes later, we’re taking a deliberate breather to reset, raise our standards, and return with sharper sound and even more useful conversations. We’ll stay active on Instagram, keep events going, and send the Thursday newsletter, so the community stays connected while we rebuild.

We also unpack how we choose guests—and why vague “expert” pitches don’t make the cut. Then we preview this weekend’s feature: attorney Nonie Ferguson, founder of Law Elevated in Park City. Nonie’s approach to divorce, custody, and support puts people first, pairing solid legal strategy with mental health awareness and child‑centered practices. It’s a pragmatic, trauma‑aware model that aims for durable outcomes instead of pyrrhic wins, and it reflects what we want this show to stand for: clarity you can act on, stories that make the city feel closer, and voices that earn your time.

If this resonates, hit follow, share with a friend who needs a steadier take on family law or festival life, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your support shapes what we build next.

Have a Question? Ask it here!

50% Off Minky Couture Blankets: softminkyblankets.com/SMALLLAKECITY

Please be sure to like, review, follow, subscribe and share the podcast with your friends and family! See you next time 

Support the show

Join Small Lake City: https://www.smalllakepod.com/subscribe

Instagram: @smalllakepod
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmallLakeCityPodcast
TikTok: @smalllakepod