The Small Lake City Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pete Frost
Small Lake City because when you talk to someone new you meet in Salt Lake City, or in Utah in general, you are bound to discover your one degree of separation and end up saying "Small Lake City!" Let community conversation introduce you to who makes up your city and state.
Joel Macey is a life long Salt Laker who recently completed a Master degree in Gerontology at the University of Utah. Joel gives his insight into aging and how to do it gracefully with the help of a village model. He is currently working on bringing a village model to his Wasatch Hollow neighborhood where neighborhood relationships allow residents to have the supports they need to age in place. You can connect with Joel and learn more about the Village Model by visiting the Wasatch Hollow Village website at:
www.wasatchhollow.helpfulvillage.com
Shurooq Al Jewari is an undergraduate student at the University of Utah who is studying Psychology. Shurooq is passionate about mental health and creating a culture where talking about mental health is less stigmatized and more accepted. Shurooq shares what it is like to be a part of Gen Z and how Gen Z has been approaching mental health. Shurooq advocates for our community to be better with mental health education and helping refugees adapt and integrate.
You can connect with Shurooq through instagram: @shurooqaljewari
Walaa Hmeida is an undergraduate student at the Utah State University who is in the final year of her undergraduate degree in Psychology. Walaa is hoping to go onto become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the goal of helping kids. Walaa shares her family’s incredible journey of fleeing war in her home country of Syria, living in Turkey for 3 years, before being invited to come to the USA as a refugee. Walaa pushes us to go out of our way to make relationships with people who are different from us.
You can connect with Walaa through instagram: @walaahmeida
Dusty Hulet is a filmmaker and producer whose work has ranged from projects in far-flung locations around the world, to localized efforts here in Salt Lake City––the place he’s called home for the past 12 years. Dusty shares insight into the nuts and bolts of filmmaking, while also speaking to the joy of bringing people together for local hangs and wilderness adventures.
Get connected with Dusty by following him on Instagram (@dustyhulet), checking out his website (http://www.dustyhulet.com) or by renting his recent documentary, Bears of Durango (http://www.bearsofdurango.com.)
Episode Description: Lyndy Barnard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) who owns and operates the mental health practice, Mind and Strength, which uses a true holistic approach to health and well-being. Lyndy and her team focus on integrating all aspects of health and wellness with a focus on general mental health, body image and resiliency. Lyndy hopes that the community will become healthier as we develop resiliency and focus on preventive approaches to health and wellness.
Get connected to Lyndy through her website:
www.mymindmystrength.com
and by following her on instagram @mindandstrength
Pacifique Missi shares his journey from Congo, to Tanzania to Salt Lake City. Pacifique talks about his parents fleeing Congo because of war, life being born in a refugee camp in Tanzania, and having to live in the refugee camp for 16 years before finally migrating to the USA. Pacifique shares his insights on adjusting to life in Utah as a high school aged youth and advocates for our community to do better at integrating refugee youth into all areas of our communities.
You can keep up with Pacifique and follow his passions of fashion, soccer and staying fit through instagram: @roi_pacieh
Jason Stout and his family recently fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion. Jason and his family were living in Ukraine to be closer to his wife’s family, who are native Ukrainians. Initially, Jason wanted to stay in Ukraine and help with the war efforts but he realized his skills and abilities might be more useful in helping gather very needed supplies that he could help get directly to Ukrainians on the front lines of the war while keeping his wife and family safe here in Utah. Jason is volunteering his time to assist the Responsibility Foundation in procuring and delivering basic frontline military supplies such as armored vests and helmets. Jason would like to give special recognition to Ben Gochberg and the team at Redemption Tactical for their support in his efforts.
You can connect with Jason, help purchase frontline supplies for the Ukrainian volunteer soldiers and in general support Ukraine by visiting www.responsibilityfoundation.org
If you want to hear more about the family hiding in their basement for 3.5 months that was mentioned in this episode click the following link: https://bit.ly/3JVAvLR
Dr. Ana Antunes completed her PhD in Education at the University of Utah. Ana was born and raised in Brazil and then came to Utah as a student where she completed two Masters degrees before her PhD. Ana is a lifelong learner who hopes to help youth from diverse backgrounds get the educational opportunities they deserve. Ana and Pete explore what our community might improve on when it comes to challenging issues and topics related to education. Ana advocates for us all to do better in involving youth in conversations about how to help them, especially youth who move into our communities from refugee and immigrant backgrounds.
You can connect with Ana on twitter @anaantunes
Teri Mumm is a proud and dedicated mother, the Executive Director of Utah Brewers Guild, a music lover and a 4x4 enthusiast. Her previous professional work has seen her lead community coalitions, plan and execute music festivals and champion positive community changes. Teri speaks to the recent overturning of Roe vs Wade by the Supreme Court and how those changes have affected her and her children. Teri shares her experiences and insight into raising a trans daughter and how we as a community can become more educated about the transgender community and the trans-related topics.
You can connect with Teri at https://utahbrewersguild.org/ and at their upcoming Brewfest event on 9/17/22 in Downtown Salt Lake City!
Marcie Young Cancio is a journalist, professor, and executive director at Amplify Utah, a media literacy and engagement project. Marcie speaks to her background in journalism and how we as a community should become more media literate. Marcie and Pete advocate for a solutions focused approach to many of the perceived divides promulgated by media outlets. Marcie advocates for not viewing any challenge or problem with just one lens by sitting down and having discourse with each other about the important topics we see in our community.
You can connect with Marcie and Amplify Utah at www.amplifyutah.org
Brian Higgins is the Creative Director and Founder of Mental Healthy F.I.T. Mental Healthy F.I.T. uses Films, Ideas and Tips as the vehicle to assist people in finding creativity and then using that creativity to express themselves to assist in processing their own mental health challenges. Brian shares his experience being born and raised in Northern Ireland and how living in a divided community provided him many important life lessons. In addition to Brian’s work in Mental Health, Brian also sits on the Governor’s Homeless Action Council where he provides insight into his lived experience of homelessness. Brian recently released a documentary film featuring local Utah individuals who are on their path to end homelessness. The film is called:: “Where did it all go right?” Brian reminds us that the two hardest statements to make are “I don’t know” and “I need help.”
If you want to get in touch with Brian you can reach him at brian@mentalhealthyutah.org; www.mentalhealthyfit.org
James Griner, LCSW, is a crisis mental health professional at Huntsman Mental Health Institute. James & I are friends with a mutual interest in social work. In this episode we have an informal, stimulating conversation covering various topics, ripe with reminiscence, humor (sarcasm), and possibly a little wisdom. Among other things, James speaks to mental health challenges stemming from a constant connection to devices and we explore considerations in how humans relate to technology. James advocates for slowing down and taking time to disconnect in order to digest and have clarity for oneself. James also reviews care options to consider when you or someone is in a mental health crisis.
Mental Health resources in Salt Lake City, UT discussed in this episode include:
Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI):
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HMHI Outpatient Therapy, Medication Management, Day treatment (such as Teenscope): (801) 585-1212
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HMHI Admissions: (801) 587-3187
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Utah State Crisis Line and Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT): (801) 587-3000
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https://healthcare.utah.edu/locations/hmhi/
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James has also compiled a list of Mental Health Considerations, particularly to assist assessing current concerns and navigating mental health care system, including considerations to help if suicidal thoughts are present:
https://bit.ly/3NNar6r
Jacob Stansfield is the host of the podcast Challenging Assumptions with Jacob Vince. Jacob and Pete talk about the challenge in challenging assumptions, especially in relationship to leaving faith and finding balance with friends, family and community who still participate in that faith. Jacob advocates for exploring finding community and connection despite the challenges and dead ends that sometimes come up. Jacob shares his passions of entrepreneurship, art, and cryptocurrency. Get connected to Jacob through:
Link to Challenge Assumptions with Jacob Vince Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3NMOEvr
Instagram: @jacobvince
Amanda Walker has spent the majority of her professional career advocating and helping others with her more recent work being with Utah Foster Care.. Amanda speaks to her lifelong desire to jump in and help others in authentic and sincere ways. Amanda and Pete explore how religious belief influences perception of helping in the community and how transitioning away from religion can cause a shift in the why behind community engagement. Amanda advocates for Utah’s foster care programs, those battling addiction and mental health challenges. Amanda hopes that as we become more trauma informed we will move in closer together as a community.
Follow Amanda and get informed on Utah Foster Care programs by visiting utahfostercare.org and following @utahfostercare on twitter. You can also listen to Utah’s first lady, Abby Cox, speak with Amanda about parenting and foster care on the First Lady and Friends podcast.
Dr. Sam Thomas was born and raised in Utah. Sam specialized in internal medicine in addition to doing a fellowship with Stanford University in population health and delivery science where he and his business partners developed Pocket RN - an app that allows patients to talk to a registered nurse about their health care needs. Sam is currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at PocketRN. You can get connected to Sam through the below links:
www.pocketrn.com
Alexie Zollinger is a Journalism student at Salt Lake Community College. Alexie speaks to her experience participating in writing school newspaper articles in addition to writing pieces for Amplify Utah, a non-profit dedicated to storytelling and amplifying diverse voices here in Utah. You can get connected to Alexie and her work through the following links:
https://www.sltrib.com/amplify-utah/2022/01/17/why-some-lgbtq-students/
https://www.sltrib.com/amplify-utah/2021/12/11/sex-education-utah-what/
https://www.sltrib.com/amplify-utah/2021/11/30/how-social-media-has/
https://www.globeslcc.com/
https://krcl.org/shows/radioactive/
Kevin Lundell is a Chiropractor, podcaster, owner of RC Fit Gym in Roy, and a creator of a local meme page called the “Utah Way.” Kevin speaks about growing into areas unfamiliar to him by having conversations with people from all walks of life on his Community Spread Podcast. Check out Kevin’s Utah Political Meme page on twitter and instagram: @theutahway
TJ Pearsall is a local tattoo artist at Good Times Tattoo. As a transplant from Pennsylvania TJ talks about adopting Utah sports teams despite his love for all the Philly teams. TJ shares his journey in making art and tattooing his career and all the influences in his life that have got him to where he is today. If you want a tattoo TJ is your guy! You can get in touch with TJ through his instagram @tj_goodtimes
Alexx Goeller, MACL, shares her experiences getting involved in the community from when she was a child to today. Alexx highlights her experience serving in the Peace Corp in Senegal and how that experience shaped who her and pushed her into more community work when she returned to Utah. Alexx shares the corporate social responsibility work she is leading at The Front Climbing Club and gives insight into ways we all can be more community oriented.
You can get in touch with Alexx through email: partner@thefrontclimbingclub.com
Ralph Pan is a Political Science major at the University of Utah. Ralph sought asylum in the United States because he and his family shared differing political and religious views than the mainstream narrative in his birth country, China. Ralph shares why he loves Utah, his thoughts on the US Political systems, COVID, and censorship.
Get connected to Ralph through instagram @rp.2049
Wisam Khudhair, MPA, is an Iraqi-American who left Iraq because of war. Salt Lake City became his new home where he gained his citizenship, graduated with a Masters degree and got married. Wisam gives us insight into life as a child in Iraq and his views on local politics and geopolitics. We discuss what Wisam found difficult about coming to Salt Lake City while also discussing thoughts on racism, discrimination and white supremacy.
Aaron Doria is a Regional Manager with Vivint - one of Utah’s largest employers and one of Utah’s biggest tech companies. Aaron discusses some of the factors that make Utah the door to door sales mecca of the world. Aaron helps remove some common misconceptions of Utah’s unique door to door sales industries while speaking eloquently on how we can improve as a community.
To get in contact with Aaron shoot him an email - aaron.doria@gmail.com or find him on instagram @aaron.doria
Britnie Powell is a principal at a local Salt Lake City High School, Salt Lake Center for Science Education, where she is committed to growth and innovation within education. Britnie shares insight into the progression of education and the local challenges she has experienced. Britnie advocates learning and having vulnerable conversations as vehicles to assist in overcoming the social challenges we face.
You can get in touch with Britnie by email at: Britnie.powell@slcschools.org
And to check out everything that is going on at The Salt Lake Center for Science Education visit: www.slcse.org.
Noora Chingaliyeva shares her journey from Kazakhstan to Salt Lake City. Noora talks about growing up in the Soviet Union, to Kazakhstan gaining independence to current events in Kazakhstan. Noora also shares her passion for social work where she currently helps victims and survivors of human trafficking.
If you suspect a trafficking situation please call the national hotline 1-888-373-7888 or locally at 801-200-3443
Justin Powell is the Executive Director at Youthlinc - a local non-profit dedicated to creating lifetime humanitarians. Justin shares his passion for service and how he continues to find opportunity and purpose for service within our community.
You can with Justin through email justin@youthlinc.org
Check out Youthlinc's website: www.youthlinc.org
Ali Abid, a former Iraqi refugee who now is a US Citizen, talks about his incredible journey from Baghdad, Iraq to Turkey, to Salt Lake City. In his 10 years living in Salt Lake City he shares lessons he has learned while giving great advice to the community on how we can better connect, support, and grow together.
You can connect with Ali at https://www.facebook.com/A51014
Moudi Hob talks about his transition from co-founder at Laziz Kitchen to his current passion for his personal writing and coaching/facilitating writing . Moudi speaks to his passion for helping people love and know themselves as one of the most powerful ways to improve our community.
You can connect with Moudi at www.moudihob.com.
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Fatima Dirie is Salt Lake City’s Senior Policy Advisor on Refugees and New Americans. Fatima shares her experience coming to Utah as a refugee when she was a child and holding multiple roles working with refugees.
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You can get in touch with Fatima by email: Fatima.Dirie@slcgov.com
Know Your Neighbor program: https://www.slc.gov/equity/know-your-neighbor/
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Javier, a PhD candidate at the University of Utah, expresses his passion and drive for serving his community as a social worker here in Salt Lake City. Javier shares insight into the Latinx community he works with while exploring diversity, religion and culture.
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You can get in touch with Javier through Facebook https://www.facebook.com/javier.campos.355
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Erica speaks to her experiences in social services programs here in Salt Lake City which led her to become Refugee Foster Care Program Manager with Catholic Community Services. Erica helps explain foster care and CCS’s unique unaccompanied minor program.
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You can get in touch with Erica at eastle@ccsutah.org
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Elise is a local high school student who is a part of her school’s Black Student Union. Elise shares her insights into being a first generation Utahn and American. Elise also shares her thoughts on the Pledge of Allegiance being said in schools and what it means to her and her perspective of current events.
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Say thank you to Elise for sharing her story and follow what she is up to through her Instagram @elmyriama
Austin Heywood is a local film maker and micro kitchen baker. Austin talks about his love for baking and sharing bread and about his most recent film called Dream Chasers: A Fit2Recover Story.
To get more information on addiction recovery check out Fit2Recover at www.fit2recover.org
You can follow Austin on instagram @houseofbread_slc
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Sean Seastrand is a high school educator who also coaches high school basketball. Sean shares his insights into why he is passionate about youth, teaching, and coaching.
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You can follow what Sean is up to on:
Instagram: @seanseas
Check out his clothing company: www.sjo.clothing; @sjoclothing on Instagram
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Lynny Anderson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has just opened her own private mental health practice Lynny’s Inner Therapy. Lynny talks about faith transition and what led her to want to help others with their mental health. Lynny shares her passions for working with youth here in Utah.
Episode Notes:
You can follow what Lynny is up to at:
Instagram: @lit_lynnysinnertherapy
Website: www.lynnysinnertherapy.coma
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Matt Melville grew up in St. George, Utah. His upbringing, early life experience and desire to contribute to his community led him to serve refugee and unsheltered populations here in SLC for the past 8 years. Matt shares his insights into assisting vulnerable community members.
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You can follow what Matt is up to at:
Instagram: @mateomelville
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Kadi provides valuable insight into what it is like to be a young adult as she stays busy keeping up with trends, music, her upcoming study abroad to South Korea and meeting with her community elders to discussion how to address important issues in her community. Kadi expresses her enthusiasm in sharing her faith and being open to entertaining what can be awkward questions about Islam and being a person of color in Utah.
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You can follow what Kadi is up to at:
Instagram: kadisow_
TikTok: @kadisow
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Dr. Brett Talbot earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston. Brett speaks to his journey growing up in Utah, living abroad and evolving how he is working toward helping access to mental health serves with the company Videra Health where he is Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer.
Episode Notes:
You can follow what Brett is up to at:
Website:www.viderahealth.com
Twitter: @videra_health
Linked-In:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/viderahealth
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-talbot-phd-81b73a35
Andrea Urban is the only on-camera female sports reporter here in Utah. In the middle of covering all the major professional and college teams Andrea finds time to advise and support other women in the profession along with young women who want to work in a field that has historically been very male dominated. Andrea shares her journey of how taking chances brought her to Utah while acknowledging hustle and grind as her key ingredients for success.
You can follow what Andrea is up to at:
Twitter - @AndreUrbanTV
Instagram - @andreaurban_
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Josh Samson is a PhD student in Education at the University of Utah. Josh is passionate about mental health and getting youth connected to various forms of media to tell their stories and express themselves. While finishing his PhD Josh is helping to progress the work of the non-profit Mental Healthy FIT.
To inquire about Josh's assistance in art/film related endeavors contact him at: www.mentalhealthyFIT.org