5 Questions: Recent Episodes
Mike Bivens
5 Questions is the show where I interview activists, lawyers, writers, musicians and so many others to reveal the personal stories and lives of incredible people who work every day to improve the lives of those around them through their work and outspokenness through 5 simple questions.
I briefly talk about the revival of the show in a new format and some changes to come. Thank you all so much for continuing to be subscribed to my show as well as welcome all the new people who have found their way here!
In the newest episode, I interview Erin, Reuben, and Oscar, the youth activists behind Activate 16, an organization campaigning for empowering youth in politics.
Twitter: @16Activate
Website: http://16activate.com/
In this episode, I talk with Jonah Gottlieb, the executive director of the national children's campaign.
This episode features Kevin Barba, a veteran who hosts The Unwavering, a podcast dedicated to supporting service members, past and present, by sharing experiences, benefits, and resources them empower and educate.
In this episode, I talk with Lindsey Ringeling, an autism and Tourettes advocate that uses Tik Tok as a platform to share education and awareness.
Lindsey's Tik Tok: @linzrinzz
Link to support her fundraiser for Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
https://www.mightycause.com/story/Nomorestolensisters
In this episode, I talk with Jenna Spinelle of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, a research center which looks at what it means to live in a democracy. Jenna spends much of her time on the podcast, Democracy Works.
Democracy Works website: http://democracyworkspodcast.com
McCourtney Institute for Democracy Twitter: https://twitter.com/McCourtneyInst
Jenna Spinelle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JennaSpinelle
In this episode, I talk with Tonya Dipilla, who works with Canine Partners for Life. An organization that trains and matches service dogs with individuals seeking these companions.
Website – k94life.org
Facebook – Canine Partners for Life
Twitter – @caninepartners
Instagram - @k94life
In this episode, I talk with Veronica Kirin, a serial entrepreneur who works now a consultant and coach working specifically with LGBT entrepreneurs on how to be disruptive in their markets.
Website: https://veronicakirin.com/
Social Media: @vmkirin
The direct link to the Out or Not workshop is
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/out-or-not-and-how-for-lgbtq-business-leaders-tickets-88861969543
An important note for this episode, there is some very open and honest conversation about serious mental health issues, and if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or go to their website to find information. This number is for the US, so if you are in another country I encourage you to find your nation's number and keep it with you and look for available resources.
YDFA's podcast shares the stories of those who are successfully living with mental illness diagnoses while breaking down the stigma surrounding diagnosis and shifting the conversation from Mental Illness to Mental Wellness
Find more information about Keaton and his organization at:
youdontfightalone.org
facbook.com/ydfa7
twitter.com/ydfa7
YDFA's podcast shares the stories of those who are successfully living with mental illness diagnoses while breaking down the stigma surrounding diagnosis and shifting the conversation from Mental Illness to Mental Wellness
Find more information about Keaton and his organization at:
youdontfightalone.org
facbook.com/ydfa7
twitter.com/ydfa7
In this episode, I talk with Aaron Freudenthal about his work as a public defense attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His work centered on working with families and children.
In this episode I talk with Amber Schneider, she works as the program coordinator in the center for volunteerism and social action at the University of Idaho.
In the final part of the mini-series with Fridays for Future, I talk with Ari Rubenstein. Ari is a youth activist who helped to start the Mother Earth Project with his dad and is also involved with Parachutes for the Planet Project.
In part 2 of our mini-series with Fridays for Future, I talk with Grace Yang. Grace is a 15-year-old Asian American climate activist who first picked up a sign in 2015, she also works with the Sunrise Movement.
In the first part of our 3 part series with Fridays for Future, our guest is Bridget Lord, a 16-year-old climate activist from Massachusetts who finds herself continually involved with a number of organizations while still balancing school.
In this episode I talk with Darrel Keem, he’s the director of the Latah Recovery Center in Moscow, Idaho, and works with people to help them through issues with addiction and mental health.
In this episode I talk with Amy Pence Brown, a body image activist and self described radical Idahoan.
In this episode I talk with Mark Leeper from Disability Action Center NW and talk with him about the work he does as the executive director.
In this trailer I discuss the idea for the show and the concept of Elevation to give you an insight into what's to come!