Let's Talk Elephants
"Let's Talk Elephants" is a series of conversations aimed at addressing all the topics that traditionally make people uncomfortable. Sex, money, politics, education, religion, drugs, and more. If it makes you anxious, chances are that is because it is IMPORTANT. Let's talk about the important things instead of fearing them.
Episodes
42 episodes
Loving Imperfect Parents
Lexie Engdahl has a complex relationship with her father, who is currently serving time in jail for an attempted homicide in a road rage incident. Lexie's dad is a Vietnam veteran who has struggled with PTSD his whole life as well.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:03:07
Life As A Single Mom
Natalie Dempsey had her daughter when she was 21 years old and has been navigating life as a single mom for the last 5 years. There are many stigmas/stereotypes attached to being a single mom, some good & some not so good. Some...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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51:24
New Age Dating: Why Men Won't Commit
My guest today is my brother, Caden Farley. Having a brother that is so close in age to me has been like having an inside look into the way men's heads work. Caden has always been honest with me when it comes to advice on dating, men, their int...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:01:53
Practicing Christianity In Gen Z
Jade Gutierrez is 23 years old and has practiced her faith for her entire life. Religion is something that has become less popular and more controversial amongst younger generations, but Jade has found a way to incorporate it into her life whil...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:15:29
Marrying Too Young
Dawn Bailey, who also happens to be my grandma, got married at a very young age, before she really knew herself or her partner (my grandpa). They were married for 49 years, up until my grandpa's passing three years ago, and they struggled throu...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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57:57
Filling The Shoes Of Absent Parents
Savannah Tuttrup grew up with two parents that battled addiction. She moved from Iowa to Las Vegas when she was 24 years old with her younger sister, who she has been a parental figure to for her entire life. Savannah and her sister are only 9 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:04:40
First Responder Mental Health
Glen Simpson is the Senior Director at Community Ambulance and has been a part of the EMS community here in Las Vegas since 2004. He shares some of the struggles of maintaining good mental health in a career where you are constantly expose to t...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:05:47
Practicing Ethical Politics
Rafael Arroyo is running for Nevada State Assembly in the upcoming 2024 election. He shares his vision for how he would be an ethical & effective representative if he were elected. Although Rafael is running under the Republican Party, he e...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:11:33
Life In The NFL
Ameer Abdullah has played in the NFL for the last 9 years, having played for the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders. Some major topics covered:- common stereotypes of pro athletes (u...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:13:34
Surviving Sexual Assault
Rachel Macias has experienced two different instances of sexual assault: once when she was 7 and again when she was 16. Some major topics covered:-how experiences of sexual assault/harassment affect sexuality-the way trauma...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:03:13
The Dangers of Domestic Abuse
When Michael Richter was just 15 years old, his mom Wendy was killed by her husband. Since then, Michael has turned to music as both a creative outlet and coping mechanism to share his story and connect with others. Some major topi...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:06:22
School Choice & The Education Paradigm
Valeria Gurr is senior fellow for the American Federation for Children nonprofit organization, and she graduates this year with her PhD in Public Affairs. She is incredibly passionate about education, and we discuss why it is important for fami...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:02:51
Addressing Sexuality & Gender In School
Madisen Silva is a teacher at a public charter high school in Las Vegas, and she shares some of the challenges of teaching controversial topics such as sexual education & gender studies in the classroom.Some major topics covered:
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:05:03
Inside Police Mental Health Training
Stacy Thaxton worked for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department for 20 years, with the majority of her career being mental health-focused. She helped educate officers on mental health disorders and how to appropriately recognize and respond to t...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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51:08
Losing A Child To Suicide
Tina Robinson lost her 15-year-old son, James, to suicide in 2011. James was a victim of bullying in school, and he committed suicide by firearm while his was family was home.Some major topics covered:- the guilt experienced by love...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:07:47
Both Sides of Body Positivity
Ben Nevares has multiple degrees in Sports Nutrition & Exercise Science, and he also grew up in a town where 98% of the population was beneath the poverty line. Some major topics covered:- the pros & cons of the body po...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:10:10
The Mind Of A Medium
Cynthia Catanzaro has known since she was little that she is psychic and she has been helping people communicate with their passed loved ones her whole life.Some major topics covered:- what it feels/looks like for her when she is co...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:10:05
Practicing Polyamory
Camryn Levert has had an open relationship since she was 15 years old and recently participated in her first polyamorous relationship in the form of a throuple. Some major topics covered:- the difference between polyamory, swin...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:01:31
A Trip To The Afterlife Pt. 2
Mike Henderson returns to the show to give a more in-depth look at what he saw in his near-death experience and how it has impacted his life. Since my last episode with him, Mike has had his first child and lost his father.Some major to...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:08:21
Looking Into Long-Distance Relationships
Jenny Farrell is a senior lecturer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and she extensive experience both personally and professionally in the area of long-distance relationships. She has maintained a successful 20 year marriage that was lon...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:04:55
Escaping Venezuela: Stories Of Political Corruption
My guests this week are Tahomar Gil Contreras and his daughter Ana Sophia. TG lived back and forth between Venezuela and the United States, and Ana Sophia was born in Venezuela and only recently moved to the United States three years ago. They ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:14:54
The Intensity Of Postpartum Depression
Jasmine Garde had her baby over nine months ago, and she still struggles with many symptoms of postpartum depression to this day. Some major topics covered:- what PPD looks like- the guilt associated with having PPD
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:04:22
Abortion As A Father
Kyle Collins has been through an abortion on two different occasions with two different women, both of which he did not want to happen. He details his journey through each of these along with his experiences with ectopic pregnancy and miscarria...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:14:59