Friend Request
295 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsJustin Lamb has in-depth interviews with interesting people. Friend Request dives deeper than the usual surface banter and tries to create a more meaningful conversation about the individual, tying in commonalities and struggles that are not only extremely relatable, but also fall across the entire spectrum of the human experience.
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096 - Jessie Doyle
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBJessie Doyle is an artist, musician, and former vagabond. She talks about living in Twin Oaks commune for years, how voluntary poverty changed her outlook, and her initial aversion to college. Jessie also discusses traveling the country, tuning the banjo, and how you can't trust everyone with information on how you source your food. Please support our sponsor, WellBeing Brewing. Right now you can save 10% off your order of CBD waters and NA beer by using code FRIENDREQUEST at checkout! ht...
095 - Angela Vincent
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBAngela Vincent is a Spanish teacher, environmentalist, and future therapist. She discusses her parents' divorce, being a middle child, and how her perspective began to shift in college. Angela also discusses her time studying abroad in Chile and the seven years she spent living and working on a Reservation. She also talks about living in Santa Cruz now and how she is changing careers to become a marriage and family therapist. @FriendRequestPod [email protected]
094 - Corey Holcomb
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 96 MBCorey is a drummer, father, podcast host, and all around great person. He discusses the toxic relationships he had with his parents growing up, as well as losing his mother to Lou Gehrig's disease when he was a teenager. Corey also talks about meeting his wife, starting a podcast, and how becoming a father changed his life. Check out Corey's great show about grief and its many forms, Emotional Duct Tape. @FriendRequestPod [email protected]
093 - Megan Melville
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBMegan Melville is a dancer, performer, and brand ambassador leader. She discusses getting into trouble when she was growing up and how that manifested into drinking later in life. Megan also discusses being a dancer since she was two years old and how she made a career out of that passion until the pandemic hit. She also discusses how she decided to become sober and how she shifted her life, professionally and spiritually, during the pandemic. Want to try some of the best NA beers available...
092 - Kristina Fultz
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBKristina is a trauma and resilience worker, mother of two, and fellow Best Buy alumni. She discusses growing up with an estranged father, her love for education, and her close relationship with her sister. She also talks about the health issues she had with both of her children's births, including her second child being in the hospital for three months right after being born. Kristina also talks about getting a divorce and finding new love during a pandemic.
091 - Scott McGregor
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 80 MBScott McGregor is a husband, an HR enthusiast, and an older brother. He discusses growing up with a focus on academics and a social life and how he kept his hometown friends close. Scott also discusses realizing he was gay and how the world became fragmented when he tried to keep everything seperate. He then talks about meeting his husband, getting married during a pandemic, and how he is able to still incorporate the joys of math into his job. Friend Request is sponsored by WellBeing Brewi...
090 - Kirsten Hagopian
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBKirsten is a mother of three with a great sense of humor and agood handle on her trauma. She discusses growing up with older siblings and her parents in a small house, watching her parents' relationship lead to a divorce, and how she developed methods to protect herself as a child. Kirsten also discusses losing her father at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and what it was like discovering her son has cerebral palsy. Dry January is coming to an end soon! Save on your continued awesome...
089 - Viktoria Capek
January 17, 2022 12:53 - 1 hour - 113 MBViktoria Capek is a news anchor, queer activist, and all-around performer. She discusses growing up with divorced parents and her difficult and distant relationship with her mother. Viktoria then talks about finding her path to storytelling through college and how that led her to journalism. She then discusses the impact religion played in her life and how some college classes and being part of the LGBTQ+ community changed those views. Finally, Viktoria talks about the struggle with being in...
088 - Mike Ross
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBMike Ross is a musician, marketing man, and all around swell guy. He discusses growing up as an older sibling and the effect his father's heart attack on him at 13 years old. Mike also discusses chasing his dream of being a professional musician, including his tours, recording sessions, and latest album release. He also gives us a look into what it's like being in sales and marketing for companies like Victory Records, Pabst, and Ole Smoky Distillery. Are you doing Dry January? Don't give u...
087 - Katie Sassone
January 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBKatie Sassone is a horror movie fanatic, dog lover, and all around badass. She discusses growing up with her brother and her parents in a religious household, and questioning those beliefs. Katie also discusses the skills she learned in real world scenarios and a car crash that resulted in years of chronic pain and anxiety. Katie and Justin also discuss horror movies and get excited about Scream, particularly. Dry January has begun! Whether you're looking for quality non-alcoholic craft bee...
2021: Year in Review
December 27, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 47.5 MBJustin and his wife, Erica, sit down to go over 2021 and look forward to 2022. Special thanks to Talia Dalton for the theme music and all of our guests this year! Special thanks to our sponsors this year, BetterHelp online therapy, WellBeing Brewing, and Bravus Brewing. Use code FRIENDREQUEST at any of those to save 10% @FriendRequestPod [email protected]
086 - Alexis Roberts
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBAlexis Roberts is a wellness coach and an expert in social engagement. She discusses her struggles with weight and the obstacles that stood in her way. Alexis also talks about losing her mother suddenly when she was 19 years old, and what effect that had on her at that time, as well as how it affects her now. Celebrating Dry January? Are you sober and awesome? Try out the delicious options over at WellBeing Brewery for the best NA craft beers out there. You can save 10% when you use code FR...
085 - Katie Mack
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBKatie Mack is an actress, award-winning podcast host, and all around bad ass of a person. She discusses her life growing up in Michigan and discovering an outlet in drugs and alcohol at an early age. Katie also talks about how drugs pulled her out of Michigan and into Chicago and how acting pulled her out of drugs. Katie then goes into detail about how she decided to quit drinking and the tragic cause that has driven her to train for an iron man. Check out her award-winning podcast, F*cking ...
084 - Cat Johnson
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBCat Johnson is an artist and recovering addict. She discusses her early years in addiction and the broken home she came out of as a child. Cat also talks about the death of her younger sister and the impact that had on her and her family. She then discusses how she got sober four years ago and what that journey has looked like along the way. You can follow along with Cat and her art on Instagram at @CatJohnsonArt Need your non-alcoholic beer fix? Head on over to WellBeingBrewing.com and us...
083 - Clara Yu
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBClara is a professional organizer, boss lady, mother, and all around delightful. She discusses meeting her husband in 6th grade, striving to be consistently busy, and moving across the country for work after college. Clara also discusses the challenges of being a mother and how to be your child's advocate when doctors are being dismissive. Then she shares the secret to a happy marriage with your high school sweetheart. @ClarafyLife @FriendRequestPod [email protected]
082 - Don Wildman
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBDon Wildman is the host of Cities of the Underworld and Mysteries at the Museum, as well as many other TV shows on the Travel Channel and the History Channel. Don discusses growing up in a family of educators and deciding to be an actor. He also talks about his early days acting in commercials and how he is the last generation of actors before the internet. Don answers questions about Cities of the Underworld and offers his perspective on how the world views America and how the country is go...
081 - Betty Kraft
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBBetty Kraft is a mother of two, and cousin to many. She discusses coming up in a very large family in a small town in Michigan and how the values she was raised with were transformed into how she was a parent. Betty also discusses the loss of family members over the years and the recent loss of a marriage. She then tells us a little about her first date and what it's been like watching a restaurant empire grow from the inside over 22 years. This episode is brought to you by Bravus Brewing....
080 - Eva Trapp
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBEva Trapp is a retired dancer, massage therapist, yoga practitioner, and so much more. She discusses growing up and moving around from town to town, the struggles she had with making new friends and the consistency she found in dance. Eva also talks about her work with Twyla Tharp and how getting pregnant ended her career on stage. She then discusses what's coming in the future and how your next trip to Pittsburgh could include a visit to her new business! This episode is sponsored by Bette...
079 - Amanda Pickering
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBAmanda is an educator, wife, mother, and all around hipster. She discusses growing up with an emotionally abusive and unstable family, battling depression, and finding joy in independence and art. Amanda also talks about the struggles she had becoming a mother and how that subject is not discussed enough. Finally, Amanda talks about how she keeps her fingers near the pulse of new music. This episode is sponsored by Bravus Brewing. Check out their selection of non-alcoholic beers and save 10...
078 - Adam Bridgewater
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBAdam Bridgewater is an artist and early-adopter of things. In this amazing episode, he discusses how others' perception of him is not reality. Justin and him bond over shared insecurities, and he talks about his journey with art and how he has turned it into a career. Adam also discusses how he paid off his student loans and how seeing insecurity in an old girlfriend helped him change how he views people as a whole. This episode is supporting Sober October. Go to Bravus.com and save 10% on ...
077 - Joi Andreoli
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 50.2 MBJoi Andreoli is a recovery coach and LMFT. She discusses how she coped with her parents divorce, how she got sober, and her time in the film business. Joi also discusses being a yoga practitioner, meeting her husband, and giving back to the recovery community. You can follow Joi on Instagram at @JoiAndreoli Sober October is here and right now you can save 10% on your next order of delicious non-alcoholic craft beer at http://www.bravus.com when you use code FRIENDREQUEST @FriendRequestPod ...
076 - Kara Bartram
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBKara Bartram is a wife, mother, psychic medium, and MLM sales leader. Kara talks about her calling to explore and how that took her from Austrailia to New Zealand to London, where she ended up settling down and meeting her husband. She also discusses her views of motherhood, how woke up to her intuitive skills as a medium, and how she is becoming a leader in making women feel good about themselves through a MLM company. Sober October is here and all month long you can save 10% on great non-...
075 - Cory Christie
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBCory is a judge and board game enthusiast. She discusses growing up in a small town and the three books that hanged her life. Cory also discusses her weight and how she learned to love herself and hate running. Cory is a radiant ball of positive energy and I think you will feel the love when you listen. This month is Sober October, so if you're ready to give some non-alcoholic craft beer a try, check out Bravus Brewing out of California. Get free shipping on 12-packs or more and right now y...
074 - Mindy
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBMindy is a nurse, mother of two, and a sober warrior! She discusses her early determination in school and getting another sister at 16. Mindy also discusses her insecurities in motherhood and going through a divorce. She finishes off with an inspiring story of how she ended up getting sober with the help of an unconventional program and books like This Naked Mind by Annie Grace. This episode of Friend Request is sponsored by BetterHelp! To save 10% on your first month of secure online ther...
073 - Dustin Kring
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBDustin Kring is a musician, husband, father and artist. He discusses the role music played in his life growing up, and how academics and finances were never his strong suits. Dustin also talks about having a daughter, becoming estranged, and reuniting nearly a decade later. He talks with the host, Justin Lamb, about playing music in bars and what the worst kind of requests are. Check him out at www.dstonelive.com Friend Request is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% on your first month of onl...
072 - Arizona Lindsey
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 78.8 MBArizona Lindsey is a mental health advocate and country music artist. She discusses her early childhood trauma and how it pushed her to be an advocate for people in distress, working with non-profits and expressing herself through song. Arizona also discusses her latest album, The Process, and the meaning behind some of the songs and how they relate to her own struggles with anxiety, depression, and more. Friend Request is sponsored by BetterHelp. Save 10% on your first month of online ther...
071 - Alysse Bryson
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBAlysse Bryson is the founder of The Sober Curator and an all around bad ass. Alysse discusses growing up in Washington and finding out at an early age she enjoys partying. She also talks about sexual assault, having a child, and getting sober. Alysse shares how she turned her random jobs in pagers and newspaper ads into a lifelong career as Director of Fun, and how she created the Sober Curator. Find out more about Alysse and The Sober Curator at www.thesobercurator.com and follow along on I...
070 - Talia Dalton
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBTalia Dalton is a singer/songwriter and musician. She discusses growing up home schooled and living in different parts of the world as a child. Talia also discusses the shock of going to public school once she hit high school. Then, Talia and Justin get into the intricacies of songwriting and the process, including where ideas come from and the age old question of whether or not you should be recording. You can listen to Talia Dalton anywhere you hear music and follow her musical journey on ...
Season 3 Preview
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MBIn this preview of season 3, you hear some clips from future guests as well as find out how you can get way more out of Friend Request by becoming a patreon today for only $1.09!!! Sign up now at www.patreon.com/FriendRequestPod
Joi Andreoli, LMFT
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 33.1 MBJoi Andreoli is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Transactional Analysis practitioner, and a writer. Joi discusses the development of her Recovery Cycle and how she found a passion for being a therapist later in life. She also discusses the details of the recovery cycle and how it fits into sobriety, replacing harmful behaviors and rituals with positive and reinforcing ones. You can follow Joi on Instagram at @JoiAndreoli and visit her website at http://www.communicatewithjoi.com ...
Damla Aktekin
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 29.4 MBDamla Aktekin is an energy healer and crystal healer. She discusses going from consulting work to yoga to starting her own company to help people heal their wounds with energy, light, and crystals. Damla discusses how she first discovered her gifts and explains how they can help people, utilizing things like the quantum realm. Find out more and get extra resources from Damla at http://www.adropofom.com and follow her on Instagram at @adropofom @FriendRequestPod JustinsFriendRequest@gmail....
Aisha Shabazz, LCSW - Anxiety Specialist
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 46.3 MBAisha Shabazz is an anxiety specialist and therapist. She discusses how she found her path from medical school to social work to therapy and what advice she has for anyone seeking to go into the field. Aisha also discusses having both parents in the military and what that looks like through a modern lens. She also discusses her specialization in anxiety and what she is doing to help family members better understand their loved ones struggles. You can follow her on Instagram at @inrealtimewel...
Leslie Bailey - Indy Maven
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBLeslie Bailey is the co-founder of Indy Maven, a women's lifestyle magazine/website based out of Indianapolis. Leslie discusses how you value yourself and the work you put out and how she was able to find confidence in an idea to start a business. She also updates us on a few pieces of advice she gave in her full episode (30). Go back and listen to get a more rounded picture of who Leslie is: An amazing and powerful entrepreneur! This epsiode is brought to you in part by Bravus Brewing! Non...
Stephanie Mojica
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 26.3 MBStephanie Mojica is a writer, editor, and book coach. She discusses how she helps entreprenuers and CEOs grow their business by publishing a book. Stephanie also discusses how to hustle and make money when starting out as a freelance writer and editor. There are a lot of great tips in this episode for anyone looking to venture into the writing, editing, and publishing field. Follow her on instagram at @gettheirattentionnow and get a free eBook on her website www.gettheirattentionnow.com/book...
Lauryn Carroll
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MBLauryn Carroll is an artist and photographer. Her work ranges from portrait photography to animals in nature. She discusses imposter syndrome and hustling different jobs to keep her passion project her career. She also gives some great advice to anyone looking to break into any creative field. You can follow her on Instagram at @LaurynCarrollPhotography and visit her website for inquiries at http://www.lauryncarrollphotography.com This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to http://www.be...
Bonus Episode: Two Years Sober
July 05, 2021 23:54 - 18 minutes - 18 MBYour host, Justin Lamb, takes a look back at the last two years of sobriety and the realizations he's found with the help of the clarity that comes from not drinking. Justin discusses the idea that addiction may be in your DNA, but you don't have to be an alcoholic forever. He discusses how he was able to find love within himself for the first time in his life, and how he found forgiveness in the most unique way possible. If you think you may struggle from drinking, there are a number of re...
Zack Rutledge - The Official Depression Relief Playbook
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 34.2 MBZack Rutledge is a screenwriter and author. His new book, The Official Depression Relief Playbook, is a step-by-step guide to coping with, working through, and sometimes getting over depression. Zack shares his past life experience with debilitating depression and the steps that worked for him in going through it. He discusses how depression relief is not a one size fits all thing, and that sometimes depression shows up in severe ways like not being able to change your clothes and shower, an...
Elizabeth Clayton - Little Bit Vintage
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 13.1 MBElizabeth Clayton is the owner and operator of Little Bit Vintage. Little Bit Vintage specializes in offering some of the most unique and popular pieces from an era lost in time, almost 80 years ago. Whether it's a piece of lingerie from the 40's or a fashionable hat from the 50's Little Bit Vintage is constantly updating their stock and finding pieces for their customers. You can find out more and see the full selection of clothing and accessories available at http://www.littlebitvintage.co...
Mark Savant - Mark Savant Media
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBMark Savant is the founder, owner, and operator of Mark Savant Media. Whether you want to make your own digital content, hire someone to manage your content, or outsource the whole dang thing, Mark Savant and his team handle your project and make it better so you have more time to do what you love. Mark talks about how he found his way out of the angry person he used to be and into the business he's in now. He discusses how he discovered a talent he knew was marketable and how he grew that i...
Leah Carroll - Drawn to Detroit
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBLeah Carroll is the owner and operator of Drawn to Detroit, an original art company based out of Detroit that offers intricate hand drawn prints of Detroit landmarks as well as custom orders. Leah is also an art therapist and you can find more about that at DrawntoDetroit.com and follow her on social media at @drawntodetroit This episode is sponsored by Bravus Brewing! Check out great beer without the alcohol by visiting Bravus.com and save 10% off your order by using code FRIENDREQUEST at ...
Kristina Dennis
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 71.8 MBKristina Dennis is a recovery coach and shares her journey of getting sober, having a special needs child and finding value in what she has to offer the world. Kristina talks about the blurred lines between her professional career as a coach and her personal life in recovery from alcohol, codependence , and more. Find out more at http://www.kristinadennis.com and follow her for more updates on Instagram @KristinaDennis_ This episode is brought to you by Bravus Brewing! Try some of their de...
069 - Milton Young
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBMilton is a martial artist, stand-up comedian, and podcast host. He discusses immigrating from Jamaica at a young age, being the only black family on the block, and what it's like having a Jamaican mother. He also discusses the external factors that played into his determination in school and work. Milton talks about his divorce and how he found comedy in tragedy, bringing him on stage for some great jokes. You can listen to Milton on the Wut's Good Podcast anywhere fine podcasts are found. ...
069 - Milton
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBMilton is a martial artist, stand-up comedian, and podcast host. He discusses immigrating from Jamaica at a young age, being the only black family on the block, and what it's like having a Jamaican mother. He also discusses the external factors that played into his determination in school and work. Milton talks about his divorce and how he found comedy in tragedy, bringing him on stage for some great jokes. You can listen to Milton on the Wut's Good Podcast anywhere fine podcasts are found. ...
Summer Series Trailer
May 28, 2021 22:01 - 6 minutes - 9.59 MBYou’re going to hear from brand experts, influencers, authors, CEOs, coaches, artists, therapists, and more about their individual journeys, and hopefully you’ll be able to gain some of the insight I have throughout this entire process. This Summer Series kicks off on June 7th and will take us right into Season 3 at the end of the summer, but I wanted to give you a taste of some of these amazing individuals right now. So hit subscribe, get out your notebook, and let’s get going on making o...
068 - Mackenzie Durand
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBMackenzie is a recent high school graduate and avid reader. She discusses her unique family dynamic and the ways that anxiety has been intertwined throughout her life. She also discusses her passion for American Sign Language (ASL) and the protector role she found in her older brother. Mackenzie also talks about the grief of leaving high school in the middle of a pandemic. Friend Request is sponsored by Betterhelp and listeners can save 10% off their first month of secure online therapy by ...
068 - Mackenzie
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBMackenzie is a recent high school graduate and avid reader. She discusses her unique family dynamic and the ways that anxiety has been intertwined throughout her life. She also discusses her passion for American Sign Language (ASL) and the protector role she found in her older brother. Mackenzie also talks about the grief of leaving high school in the middle of a pandemic. Friend Request is sponsored by Betterhelp and listeners can save 10% off their first month of secure online therapy by ...
Sex & Relationships III w/ Jenny Helms, LCMFT
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 56.7 MBJenny Helms, our licensed therapist, is back in part 3 of our Sex & Relationships series. This time we are focusing on couples with different sex drives. We discuss everything from cultural reasoning to biological reasoning and everything in-between, as well as how to communicate and manage things, should this become an issue with your partner. Friend Request is sponsored by Betterhelp! Listeners can start therapy in as soon as 48 hours and save 10% off their first month by going to h...
067 - Scott
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 81.4 MBScott Banks is a newly retired high school teacher with a heavy interest in extreme sports. He discusses growing up as a hyperactive kid in the 70s and 80s, as well as the value he got from teaching. Scott also talks about a teacher's wage and the extra work he did throughout his career. He talks about his past and upcoming vacations and his dream to be a beach bum in Venice Beach. Bravus Brewing is offering Friend Request listeners an extra 10% off their order of superior non-alcoholic cr...
067 - Scott Banks
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 81.4 MBScott Banks is a newly retired high school teacher with a heavy interest in extreme sports. He discusses growing up as a hyperactive kid in the 70s and 80s, as well as the value he got from teaching. Scott also talks about a teacher's wage and the extra work he did throughout his career. He talks about his past and upcoming vacations and his dream to be a beach bum in Venice Beach. Bravus Brewing is offering Friend Request listeners an extra 10% off their order of superior non-alcoholic craf...
066 - Steve & Catherine
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 75.4 MBSteve Ploum & Catherine Chinnock are licensed clinical professional counselors and art therapists who run the podcast Kites & Strings. They discuss how they came into their fields and specialties, as well as their creative influences. @kites_and_strings @friendrequestpod Support the show for $1.09 at Patreon.com/friendrequest Sponsors: Bravus.com PromoCode: FRIENDREQUEST