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Social Anxiety in Teens and Kids- HOSA Finalists
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - May 13, 2023 04:39 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJenn, Bailey, and Payton are local high school students who are competing in a National HOSA competiton. Their project is spreading awarenss about social anxiety to kids, teens, and their parents via a social media campaign. The girls share their personal experiences, and tips and tricks for par...
Episode 11: Cathy Bledsoe Hope4Utah
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - February 22, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsCathy Bledsoe has been on the ground building the incredible HopeSquad and Hope4Utah programs. As a parent and an activist here is Utah, she seeks to help every child know their worth and wants to empower our youth to help each other find their worth as well. Listen to learn from her, and learn ...
Episode 10: Jon Gossett
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - December 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 5 ratingsJon is a true community builder. He is the founder of the Life's Worth Living Foundation, which aims to lower suicide and bring people together with connection and common goals. We discuss his foundation, their accomplishments, and how organizations can work together with common goals to improve...
Episode 9: Lark Dean Galley
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - December 07, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 5 ratingsLark Dean Galley lost her son to suicide 20 months ago. She and has taken her loss and, along with her family, stands strong with resolve to share her story. She gives a perspective that all parents need to hear: build relationships with your children and love them for who they are before it is ...
Episode 8: Collin Kartchner
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - November 23, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 5 ratingsCollin Kartchner dedicated his life to his family and his work, the Save The Kids movement. Listen to hear how disconnecting from your phone and connecting with the people around you will give your life more meaning and purpose.
Episode 7: Random Acts of Kindness- Listener Stories
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - November 09, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA random act of kindness can change a moment, and can even change a life. Listen as we share random acts of kindness that made an impact, and be inspired to spread kindness.
Episode 6: Susan Pulsipher
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - November 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 5 ratingsSusan Pulsipher is currently serving Utah's District 50 in the House of Representatives. Her passion for education and policy has led her to becoming an integral part of her community and the state of Utah. Listen to hear about the ins and outs of public service, the lessons she has learned, and...
Episode 4: Mike Hughes
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - October 19, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis week, we hear Mike Hughes tell his story. As a teacher and administrator, his experiences have shaped his point of view to be one of openness, acceptance, and positivity. Through all the bumps in the road, he maintains a bright outlook on life and spreads that to others. He teaches us about...
Episode 5: Essay- Things Work Out
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - October 19, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis essay was written by Mike Hughes, who was interviewed in Episode 4. In this essay he describes the challenges and pitfalls he has had, and how he has learned time and time again that “Things Work Out”.
Episode 3: Affirmation: You Are Enough
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - October 12, 2020 04:05 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsAffirmation: (Noun) Emotional Support or Encouragement. You are enough.
Episode 2: How the Golden Gate Movement Began with Founder Jolynn Ward
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - October 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 5 ratingsOur beloved Mama Jo, the Founder of Golden Gate, tells her story of how the movement came to be, and what it means to her.
Episode 1: Welcome To Golden Gate Stories
Golden Gate Stories Podcast - October 06, 2020 00:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsWelcome to Golden Gate Stories. Here, we listen. Here, we are kind, And here is where we connect. Everyone has a story that is worth telling, and when we listen to those stories, we can connect in ways that we all desperately need. In a continually isolated world, we want to shine light on every...
#54 - Halloween 2019
Meet The Holifields - November 03, 2019 03:28 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsRecorded Halloween night 2019. Lucy's first trick or treating experience. Old man cookies. Chris won't eat any halloween candy. We got a dog. Update on Chris' allergies. No more eggs for Chris. Smoking with Tommy Chong.
#53 - Meth House
Meet The Holifields - July 10, 2019 23:11 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe found out it was a meth house We found a better house and put an offer in. The older kids are staying at Grandparents. Trying to figure out how to live in a smart home. iPhone versus Android Chris’ allergies are getting out of control Making liver pills Being a step dad is hard Are the kids go...
#52 - RIP Jimmy Martin
Meet The Holifields - June 25, 2019 18:37 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsKrissie and Chris share some thoughts about Jimmy Martin before they head to his Celebration of Life party.
#51 - Happy Birthday, Krissie!
Meet The Holifields - June 11, 2019 23:16 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsHappy Birthday, Krissie! Quit being adults that peer pressure Teenagers think they know it all Ebay Sucks We're in the process of trying to buy a house Thank you for listening to episode 51 of Meet the Holifields!
#50 - Lucy Hates Easter
Meet The Holifields - April 12, 2019 22:44 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsKrissies 2nd maternity leave lucy doesn’t want to come back inside lucy needs some little friends Chris got rejected to speak at Podcast Movement Krissie got some new tattoo work Fights with coworkers Lucy’s first easter egg hunt The 15 year old has a friend missing
#49 - The Holifields go to Florida
Meet The Holifields - March 18, 2019 19:17 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe talk about our recent trip to Orlando for PodFest!
Episode 7: Hideo
Growing Up Moonie - March 04, 2019 15:13 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsIn this final episode Hideo shares his reasons for leaving the Unification and all he lost—and gained—when he left. TRANSCRIPT Hideo Higashibaba [00:00:01] Thanks for listening to Growing Up Moonie. Just a heads up for our listeners, this episode includes mention of mental health cri...
Episode 6: Katie
Growing Up Moonie - March 04, 2019 15:13 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsKatie and Hideo talk about Katie’s recent marriage to another second generation, the struggle to live the values of the church, and the innate need for belonging. TRANSCRIPT News Announcer [00:00:01] A decade ago, the Reverend Sun Myung Moon was accused of controlling the minds o...
Episode 5: Ritual in the Unification Church
Growing Up Moonie - March 04, 2019 15:13 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsIn the textbook definition of a cult, a group must have three things: a charismatic leader, insider/outsider identity, and shared ritual. In this episode, Hideo shares some of the rituals of the Moonies and what he had to leave behind. TRANSCRIPT News Announcer [00:00:01] A decade ag...
Episode 4: Teruko
Growing Up Moonie - March 04, 2019 15:12 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsIn the early days of the Moonies, members all lived together in centers across the country and world. But when the second generation were born many families decided to move out and try something new: being totally separate from and yet a part of society. That’s what the second generation had to ...
Episode 3: The Mythology of Reverend Sun Myung Moon
Growing Up Moonie - March 04, 2019 15:12 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsSun Myung Moon was born the son of poor farmers in present-day North Korea and by the time he died ruled a global cult and was a billionaire. Hideo digs into some of the stories and legends surrounding the charismatic leader of the Moonies. TRANSCRIPT Hideo Higashibaba [00:00:03] Th...
Episode 2: Jenn
Growing Up Moonie - March 04, 2019 15:11 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsHideo and Jenn grew up going to church, Sunday school, and church camp together, but they had wildly different home lives. Hideo talks with Jenn about the pressures, guilt, and strict rules that guarded the childhoods of second generation Moonies. TRANSCRIPT News Announcer [00:00:02]...
Episode 1: Have You Heard of the Moonies?
Growing Up Moonie - March 04, 2019 15:11 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsWhen Hideo Higashibaba left the Moonies he had no idea how he was going to survive without them. He wondered if other kids born into the church had as much trouble adjusting to adulthood, even if they didn’t leave. In this first episode Hideo reflects on his own strange origins and the history o...
Growing Up Moonie Trailer
Growing Up Moonie - February 20, 2019 16:32 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsJoin cult survivor Hideo Higashibaba as he talks with people who were also born into the Unification Church, aka the Moonies. Growing Up Moonie is a podcast of stories of the awkwardness, pain, struggles, and even a little hope that can come from growing up in a cult. Subscribe now and get all 9...
#48 - You Gotta Work The Crazy Out
Meet The Holifields - November 27, 2018 08:36 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe find out what life was like for Chris as a single dad for a week while Kristina was in Boston. Kristina is getting a tattoo and Chris' birthday is coming up!
#47 - Lucy Still Isn't Walking
Meet The Holifields - November 07, 2018 07:34 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsKrissie changes her name to Kristina. We have a new podcast studio. Sleep regression means Kristina can’t get sleep. Lucy isn’t walking yet. Lucy loves waving. Lucy has a personality. Lucy got an ear infection. How do you find a babysitter? Kristina still loves our apartment. Chris’ car gets ba...
#46 - Lucy Turned a Year Old
Meet The Holifields - September 25, 2018 22:19 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsRecording in our new apartment. Where did this year go? Lucy turned a year old. Being a stay at home dad is hard. Going into fall & winter. Krissie locked Chris out of Mountain West Hard Cider. We’re in couples therapy.
#45 - Time to Downsize
Meet The Holifields - August 15, 2018 23:41 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsWe got a new apartment and we're moving back downtown! We also got a new recording spot. Downsizing our life and selling practically everything we own. Lucy ate cat food. Time to start planning Lucys 1st birthday. Krissie has never had a garage sale. Landlord problems.
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