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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045 - Joanie
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBJoanie, former America's Next Top Model contestant, and home renovation TV personality, rekindles a friendship with Justin and discusses her upbringing in a broken home in Pittsburgh, the highs and lows of living in Los Angeles in your 20's and how all of these lessons led to her realization that she was depressed, as well as how she handled that through EMDR, therapy, and medication. Ask a Therapist with Jenny Helms after the interview! Submit your questions to JustinsFriendRequest@gmail....
045 - Joanie Dodds
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBJoanie, former America's Next Top Model contestant, and home renovation TV personality, rekindles a friendship with Justin and discusses her upbringing in a broken home in Pittsburgh, the highs and lows of living in Los Angeles in your 20's and how all of these lessons led to her realization that she was depressed, as well as how she handled that through EMDR, therapy, and medication. Ask a Therapist with Jenny Helms after the interview! Submit your questions to [email protected]...
044 - Alex Lafrenz
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBAlex is a former co-worker who discusses his struggles with alcohol, his year in jail, and what some of the ramifications are for his poor decisions over the years. Alex and Justin also nerd out of guitar and talk about what it's like working in a grocery store in the age of COVID. After the interview, Jenny Helms, LMFT joins us to answer your listen questions! Social: @FriendRequestPod Email: [email protected] wsg @jennyannhelms
044 - Alex
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBAlex is a former co-worker who discusses his struggles with alcohol, his year in jail, and what some of the ramifications are for his poor decisions over the years. Alex and Justin also nerd out of guitar and talk about what it's like working in a grocery store in the age of COVID. After the interview, Jenny Helms, LMFT joins us to answer your listen questions! Social: @FriendRequestPod Email: [email protected] wsg @jennyannhelms
043 - Jeanie Lamreaux
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBJeanie is a former high school psychology teacher who takes some time out of her retirement to discuss the road she traveled to teach in a field there were barely classes available for in the 1980s and 1990s. Jeanie also discusses her marriages, divorces, and her views on the current social issues in America. Social: @FriendRequestPod Patreon.com/friendrequestpod Bravus Brewing Code: FRIENDREQUEST
043 - Jeanie
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBJeanie is a former high school psychology teacher who takes some time out of her retirement to discuss the road she traveled to teach in a field there were barely classes available for in the 1980s and 1990s. Jeanie also discusses her marriages, divorces, and her views on the current social issues in America. Social: @FriendRequestPod Patreon.com/friendrequestpod Bravus Brewing Code: FRIENDREQUEST
042 - Aaron Cozadd
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week, Aaron discusses his opiate addiction and recovery, including the methods and stepping stones that helped him achieve sobriety. He also gives his take on what the real cost of COVID is on the restaurant industry, and what his recent promotion at his Zen center means to him. Enjoy! Social: @FriendRequestPod Email: [email protected]
042 - Aaron
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week, Aaron discusses his opiate addiction and recovery, including the methods and stepping stones that helped him achieve sobriety. He also gives his take on what the real cost of COVID is on the restaurant industry, and what his recent promotion at his Zen center means to him. Enjoy! Social: @FriendRequestPod Email: [email protected]
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) w/ Jenny Helms LCMFT
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 85.5 MBJenny Helms, a licensed marriage and family therapist, specializing in trauma and eating disorders, joins Friend Request to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, their effect on physical and mental health, and how to battle trauma from infancy to adulthood. Jenny is the founder of Soma Therapy and can be found across social media @jennyannhelms Friend Request social: @FriendRequestPod [email protected] Submit your questions now for Ask a Therapist!
041 - Ryan Smith
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 75 MBRyan discusses how Star Wars has interconnected much of his life and has helped him define his roles in media. He also talks about being a cameraman on the front lines of the BLM protests and how different political views have created rifts within his family. Social: @FriendRequestPod Email: [email protected]
041 - Ryan
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 75 MBRyan discusses how Star Wars has interconnected much of his life and has helped him define his roles in media. He also talks about being a cameraman on the front lines of the BLM protests and how different political views have created rifts within his family. Social: @FriendRequestPod Email: [email protected]
040 - Sandra Blome
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBSandra is a fun-loving school psychologist who discusses everything from trauma in high school to Black Lives Matter protests. She also talks about her divorce, getting back in touch with who she is, and what it's like being the middle sister. Facebook & Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter @FriendRequestJL
040 - Sandra
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBSandra is a fun-loving school psychologist who discusses everything from trauma in high school to Black Lives Matter protests. She also talks about her divorce, getting back in touch with who she is, and what it's like being the middle sister. Facebook & Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter @FriendRequestJL
Season 2 Preview!
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBBefore the 8/31 premier of the second season, listen to a sneak peek of some of the guests coming to Friend Request! Everything from a high school counselor to a local news cameraman to a reality TV star. We run the gambit of interesting stories by interesting people, and that's just the first few episodes! Season 2 proves to be the best yet! Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss a beat! Follow on social media @FriendRequestPod Email: [email protected]
Bonus Episode: Opening Up a Dialogue on Race
June 08, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 24.5 MBJustin shares his experiences in identifying systemic racism within himself and opens up a dialogue for all of you to join in on.
039 - Brad
June 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThe season one finale is epic as Justin finally gets to sit down with his friend, Brad. Brad came from divorce and sexual abuse to a world of drugs, addiction, and even homelessness. Now, over 16 years sober, Brad has gotten his degree and now runs two separate companies as well as teaches at Oakland University. His story is amazing, inspiring and can be helpful to anyone going through a tough time. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL Email: JustinsFrien...
039 - Brad Petrinec
June 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBThe season one finale is epic as Justin finally gets to sit down with his friend, Brad. Brad came from divorce and sexual abuse to a world of drugs, addiction, and even homelessness. Now, over 16 years sober, Brad has gotten his degree and now runs two separate companies as well as teaches at Oakland University. His story is amazing, inspiring and can be helpful to anyone going through a tough time. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL Email: JustinsFriendR...
038 - Lauryn
May 25, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBLauryn is a photographer, business owner, wife, and mother. She talks about the lessons she learned about herself opening up to emotional intimacy, the successes and failures of her photography business, and what it's like being a new mom. Lauryn also discusses compassion and what it's like to confront the idea of marriage again, after being divorced. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
038 - Lauryn Carroll
May 25, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBLauryn is a photographer, business owner, wife, and mother. She talks about the lessons she learned about herself opening up to emotional intimacy, the successes and failures of her photography business, and what it's like being a new mom. Lauryn also discusses compassion and what it's like to confront the idea of marriage again, after being divorced. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
Bonus Episode: COVID-19 Follow-Up
May 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBIn this episode, we follow-up with some of our most popular guests on how the are coping with the current global situation and how it has effected them personally. Guests include Antonio, Truly, Dan, Stacy, Beka, and Chad. Some great advice from a lot of unique perspectives, including Chad's adventure coming home from Europe during the peak of the shutdown. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL Email: [email protected]
037 - Lindsey Green
May 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBLindsey discusses immigrating to America as a teenager and becoming a U.S. citizen. She also discusses her lifelong battle with endometriosis and how she has learned more about vulnerability as her group of friends has changed over the years. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FrendRequestJL Email: [email protected]
037 - Lindsey
May 11, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBLindsey discusses immigrating to America as a teenager and becoming a U.S. citizen. She also discusses her lifelong battle with endometriosis and how she has learned more about vulnerability as her group of friends has changed over the years. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FrendRequestJL Email: [email protected]
036 - Jesse Feist
May 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJesse is an infertility advocate, lawyer, wife, mother, and all around fantastic person. Aside from discussing the genius idea of using your job to travel the country, Jesse discusses becoming an adult and finding her place in the world. She is also promoting RESOLVE: Federal Advocacy Day. Learn more at Resolve.org Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
036 - Jesse
May 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJesse is an infertility advocate, lawyer, wife, mother, and all around fantastic person. Aside from discussing the genius idea of using your job to travel the country, Jesse discusses becoming an adult and finding her place in the world. She is also promoting RESOLVE: Federal Advocacy Day. Learn more at Resolve.org Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
035 - Toren Wagner
April 27, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 79.7 MBToren is a friend from the fabled California years of Justin. Toren talks about his times in California, teaching at an Arthur Murray dance studio, working on a weed farm, and turning an imaginary one night stand into a long-term relationship complete with a relocation. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL [email protected]
035 - Toren
April 27, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 79.7 MBToren is a friend from the fabled California years of Justin. Toren talks about his times in California, teaching at an Arthur Murray dance studio, working on a weed farm, and turning an imaginary one night stand into a long-term relationship complete with a relocation. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL [email protected]
034 - Jason
April 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJason is an amazing person with an extraordinary life, and he's only in his mid-thirties. From beginnings in depression and suicide attempts, to hitchhiking and living in a tree, to now designing fiber optics for space missions. The journey is remarkable and told in great detail. Enjoy this amazing story that spans the entire country and more. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
033 - Adam Lamb
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBAdam Lamb, a former body builder, entrepreneur, and father of two, discusses growing up with divorced parents, and how money has played a critical role in building his identity and determination. Adam, who is Justin's older brother, also goes over how his wife inspired him to get his stuff together and find new levels of success. He also talks about being a father and how he found out a few years in that he is much better at raising a girl than he is a boy, not having a father role model of h...
033 - Adam
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBAdam Lamb, a former body builder, entrepreneur, and father of two, discusses growing up with divorced parents, and how money has played a critical role in building his identity and determination. Adam, who is Justin's older brother, also goes over how his wife inspired him to get his stuff together and find new levels of success. He also talks about being a father and how he found out a few years in that he is much better at raising a girl than he is a boy, not having a father role model of ...
032 - Rebekah Horowitz
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBThis week's guest, Rebekah, talks about being an unplanned baby and arriving in this world dead. She also discusses how her family dynamic was triggering for her growing up and how she found her true calling helping people in the foster system! Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
032 - Rebekah
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBThis week's guest, Rebekah, talks about being an unplanned baby and arriving in this world dead. She also discusses how her family dynamic was triggering for her growing up and how she found her true calling helping people in the foster system! Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
031 - Be
March 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBBe Casper is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, artist, survivor, and outspoken advocate for all that is right in the world. Her story is so beautifully tragic, she has an entire podcast about her life called That Time I Got Arrested. From a traumatic childhood with a father in prison and a mother addicted to drugs, her life has had ever kind of up and down you can imagine. Follow her @be_casper and @thattimeigotarrested Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
031 - Be Casper
March 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBBe Casper is a stand-up comedian, podcast host, artist, survivor, and outspoken advocate for all that is right in the world. Her story is so beautifully tragic, she has an entire podcast about her life called That Time I Got Arrested. From a traumatic childhood with a father in prison and a mother addicted to drugs, her life has had ever kind of up and down you can imagine. Follow her @be_casper and @thattimeigotarrested Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
030 - Leslie
March 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBLeslie Bailey is the co-founder of the women's lifestyle company Indy Maven. She is an expert creative with a world of experience and history at her back. Leslie discusses navigating her mother's multiple bouts with cancer, meeting her husband, and discovering her own self-worth in the world of writing, editing, and all around creative entrepreneurship. Follow her and her company at IndyMaven.com Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
030 - Leslie Bailey
March 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBLeslie Bailey is the co-founder of the women's lifestyle company Indy Maven. She is an expert creative with a world of experience and history at her back. Leslie discusses navigating her mother's multiple bouts with cancer, meeting her husband, and discovering her own self-worth in the world of writing, editing, and all around creative entrepreneurship. Follow her and her company at IndyMaven.com Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
029 - Wil Black
March 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThis week, Wil Black discusses major loss in his life, from his brother to his niece, and the inspiration he has drawn from it. He also discusses how music has been a part of his life since before he could speak. Wil talks about how he stopped limiting himself and began releasing songs, albums, videos and more, without precaution and without conviction. Find him at BlackGypsyMusic.com Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
029 - Wil
March 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThis week, Wil Black discusses major loss in his life, from his brother to his niece, and the inspiration he has drawn from it. He also discusses how music has been a part of his life since before he could speak. Wil talks about how he stopped limiting himself and began releasing songs, albums, videos and more, without precaution and without conviction. Find him at BlackGypsyMusic.com Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
028 - Megan
March 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBMegan McIsaac is an artist and photographer from Clarkston, MI. In this week's episode, she discusses growing up in a broken home and finding self-potarits and photography at a young age. From being homeless in Portland to starting a women's movement in Los Angeles. Megan continues to do amazing things and have amazing experiences. You can see her life through the lens at MeganMcIsaac.com and follow her on Instagram @meganmcisaac Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @Friend...
028 - Megan McIssac
March 09, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBMegan McIsaac is an artist and photographer from Clarkston, MI. In this week's episode, she discusses growing up in a broken home and finding self-potarits and photography at a young age. From being homeless in Portland to starting a women's movement in Los Angeles. Megan continues to do amazing things and have amazing experiences. You can see her life through the lens at MeganMcIsaac.com and follow her on Instagram @meganmcisaac Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRe...
027 - Nicole
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBThis week's guest, Nicole Breadon, is running for State Representative of Michigan's 43rd District. She discusses taking care of her mother during a rough battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and raising children with Spina Bifida and developmental disorders. Nicole also discusses her stance on a number of Michigan's issues, encouraging everyone everywhere to get out there and educate yourself on where your local politicians stand. Find out more on votenicolebreadon.com Facebook and Instagram:...
027 - Nicole Breadon
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBThis week's guest, Nicole Breadon, is running for State Representative of Michigan's 43rd District. She discusses taking care of her mother during a rough battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis and raising children with Spina Bifida and developmental disorders. Nicole also discusses her stance on a number of Michigan's issues, encouraging everyone everywhere to get out there and educate yourself on where your local politicians stand. Find out more on votenicolebreadon.com Facebook and Instagram: @...
026 - Billy Perkins
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBBilly is a multi-talented musician and songwriter from Clarkston, MI. He discusses growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, meeting and dating his wife, having a child, and going through a divorce. Billy also discusses the therapy he found in music and songwriting and how he uses his time with different musicians as a timeline of his life. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
026 - Billy
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBBilly is a multi-talented musician and songwriter from Clarkston, MI. He discusses growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, meeting and dating his wife, having a child, and going through a divorce. Billy also discusses the therapy he found in music and songwriting and how he uses his time with different musicians as a timeline of his life. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
025 - Ryan
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 87.5 MBThis week, Ryan discusses losing his mother to cancer at a young age and the vandalizing onslaught that followed that up and landed him in jail at 17. He also discusses what made him join the army and what his time was like there. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
025 - Ryan Perpich
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 87.5 MBThis week, Ryan discusses losing his mother to cancer at a young age and the vandalizing onslaught that followed that up and landed him in jail at 17. He also discusses what made him join the army and what his time was like there. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
024 - Don
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week's guest, Don, talks about growing up on the south side of Chicago, going to an all boys catholic school, and traveling for work during the entire span of his career. Don also talks about marrying outside his religion, adopting a child, and what it was like to lose his career and almost his house, while going through three jobs in a span of four years. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
024 - Don Stankus
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week's guest, Don, talks about growing up on the south side of Chicago, going to an all boys catholic school, and traveling for work during the entire span of his career. Don also talks about marrying outside his religion, adopting a child, and what it was like to lose his career and almost his house, while going through three jobs in a span of four years. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
023 - Lisa
February 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis week, Lisa discusses growing up in an alcoholic household and how that trend continued into her adult life. She talks about finally ending a sexless marriage to her manipulative ex-husband, and the multiple suicide attempts that followed that, until she eventually found sobriety and learned to love herself. For information and resources for anyone feeling suicidal, reach out the the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Tw...
022 - Kelsey
January 27, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week's guest, Kelsey, opens up about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and manic episodes. She also discusses her large family made up of herself and multiple half siblings and how that dynamic changed her role as a child. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL
022 - Kelsey Goldsworthy
January 27, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week's guest, Kelsey, opens up about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and manic episodes. She also discusses her large family made up of herself and multiple half siblings and how that dynamic changed her role as a child. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL