Let It Out!
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFollow along as I explore seemingly simple or uninteresting topics to find the glorious underlying messages and curious questions that I never thought I’d find.
I recommend checking out Episode 1 first because it forms a base for a lot of my other episodes.
Link to episode transcripts: https://journeys.dartmouth.edu/erickalasmus24/category/let-it-out-podcast/
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Episodes
Episode 20: Minnesota Musings
June 30, 2023 02:12 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBTick infestations, loneliness, grappling with ruminations of past actions, oh my!
Episode 19: My Journey to Yellowstone
November 02, 2022 02:14 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBAfter a hiatus I am BACK with new stories and new perspectives! This episode serves as a background on how I got to where I am today and the foundation for the things I discuss in the future.
Episode 18: How NOT to Travel Halfway Across the Country with Jason!
December 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBJason and I recall our trips between our homes in Michigan and school at Dartmouth College over the past few months.
Episode 17: Coming out with PS with Gabby!
November 30, 2021 18:18 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MBOn this episode, I speak with my friend Gabby who has a unique experience with how she “came out” with Poland Syndrome. We also discuss some common experiences we’ve had living with Poland Syndrome. Link to Shake My Beauty video mentioned Link to MIGA Swimwear
Episode 16: Pain with Josie and Natalie!
August 04, 2021 16:42 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBI finally got around to editing this episode from last winter with my friends Josie and Natalie! We talk about different types of pain we have encountered in athletics, our diets, and other aspects of life. There’s also a brief rant about tourism along the Marquette lakefront.
Episode 15: I WAS ALMOST MURDERED IN A CABIN!
June 22, 2021 19:50 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBNothing too official today, I just go over some thoughts and happenings in my life. Happy pride month!
Episode 14: Life Update with Dexy!
April 25, 2021 00:42 - 43 minutes - 40 MBSo...it’s been awhile. Today, I catch up with you listeners while I talk to one of my closest friends, Dexter. Enjoy, and see you soon!
Episode 13: Nature Walks
March 12, 2021 17:05 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBThis week, I read one of the essays that I wrote over 21W about my changing relationship with nature. Hope you enjoy! If you want to read the essay, check out this link: http://journeys.dartmouth.edu/erickalasmus24/2021/03/12/nature-walks/.
Episode 12: Life with Poland Syndrome
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBToday, I go into more detail about living with a rare disability that affects my appearance and ability to exercise. I talk about some of the more vulnerable moments of my past that I rarely discuss in real life and how those moments have shaped me. If you haven’t already, please listen to Episode 1 so you can have a better understanding about what I talk about today.
Episode 11: Funky Science!
February 19, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBMy brain does backflips as I try to explain the alpha constant and it’s relationship with the Fermi paradox as well as why glass is clear and the nature of metallic glass.
Episode 10: 2 Cool 4 School with Finn!
February 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBOn this episode, I talk to Finn about his participation in home schooling (something I have way too much knowledge of), private schools, and public schools, and we also discuss the good old days.
Episode 9: Endurance Sports with Ari!
February 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBToday on the podcast, Ari and I talk about how endurance sports have shaped our lives and some of the nuances that aren’t visible to an outsider.
Episode 8: Our Journeys Towards Self Respect and Healthy Eating Habits with Dede!
January 29, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBTRIGGER WARNING: we do talk about disordered eating on this episode. Today, my high school friend Dede and I talk about how our lives in a small town led to eating disorders...and how we saved ourselves. If you are struggling with your relationship with food, we want you to know that it might seem like there’s no hope, but you can make it out of this. It won’t be easy, and you will definitely be uncomfortable at times, but it’s so, so worth it. Here is a link about hotlines for eating disorde...
Episode 7: Is the Big Bad Wolf actually bad? Is it good? with Isaiah! Part 3
January 22, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn part three of my wolf series with Isaiah, we talk about the conflict that wolves have with ranchers and farmers. Intro Song: “Sweet Baby James” by James Taylor Concluding Song: “Walking Man” by James Taylor Isaiah’s article Sources: https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Gray-Wolf Is the grey wolf actually endangered? Endangered Species Act An open letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from Scientists and Scholars on Federal Wolf Delisting in the c...
Episode 6: Is the Big Bad Wolf actually bad? Is it good? with Isaiah! Part 2
January 15, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBIn the second part of this short series, Isaiah and I go into local politics and discuss how they impact how the federal government acts and how the public feels. Moral of the story: tell the truth! Intro song: “Handy Man” by James Taylor Concluding song: “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor
Episode 5: Is the Big Bad Wolf actually bad? Is it good? with Isaiah! Part 1
January 08, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode, Isaiah Menning and I talk about grey wolves, an animal that we both care about deeply. We go into the basic facts and history behind wolves and then delve deeper into the recent delisting of wolves off the Endangered Species List. The introductory song as Never Die Young by James Taylor. The ending song was Fire and Rain by James Taylor.
Epidode 4: Super Dogs and Medicinal Trees with Emily!
January 01, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBIf you’re anything like me, spending time outside or with animals always makes you feel better. In this episode, we explore the science behind wild experiences. Sources: The restorative benefits of nature: Toward an integrative framework by Stephen Kaplan An emotional support animal is just a mouse click away Could Exposure to Everyday Green Spaces Help Treat ADHD? Evidence from Children’s Play Settings by Andrea Faber Taylor and Frances E. (Ming) Kuo Wildlife tourism: The intangible, p...
Episode 4: Super Dogs and Medicinal Trees with Emily!
January 01, 2021 19:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBIf you’re anything like me, spending time outside or with animals always makes you feel better. In this episode, we explore the science behind wild experiences. Sources: The restorative benefits of nature: Toward an integrative framework by Stephen Kaplan An emotional support animal is just a mouse click away Could Exposure to Everyday Green Spaces Help Treat ADHD? Evidence from Children’s Play Settings by Andrea Faber Taylor and Frances E. (Ming) Kuo Wildlife tourism: The intangible, psychol...
Episode 3: Joe Biden and his Stutter with Harry and Benji! Part 2
December 25, 2020 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBI may not be able to mail you a gift, but I can give you the gift of knowledge this Christmas! This is the second half of the conversation that Benji, Harry, and I started back in Episode 2, so if you haven’t listened to that, pause this episode and watch that one first. This time, we break down some of the arguments about why Biden isn’t mentally fit to be president, uncover the problems with how Biden treats his disability, and talk about some of the awesome things the president-elect has ...
Episode 2: Joe Biden and his Stutter with Harry and Benji! Part 1
December 21, 2020 18:22 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode, I introduce my friends Harrison and Benji, and they help us understand the layers, or nuances, of stuttering and disability in general. In this first half of our discussion, we get to know Benji and learn about his activism in the stuttering community, go into depth into what stuttering is, and talk about how stuttering has impacted president-elect Joe Biden. Before you listen to this episode, I recommend that you read Benji’s article: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/d...
Episode 1: An Introduction to Vulnerability
December 12, 2020 22:33 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBThis episode is three-fold: It introduces me, it reveals the inspiration behind the podcast, and it gives you a glimpse into the story of my life. This “story” is a predominantly untold one; for seventeen years, I hid my disability, and I have found that talking about it is not only helpful to me, but to others as well. Thank you so much for supporting me, I hope you enjoy:)