Be Your Own Hero Podcast

Today's episode is with Elle Anderson. Elle is a CPR and preparedness advocate for teens. She shares her personal experiences that have helped her to overcome challenges and drove her to start a movement. Elle is Miss Timpanogos Teen 2025, a professional-level violinist, and a passionate youth advocate. She is the founder of Every Beat Matters, an initiative partnering with Utah fire departme...

On todays episode I get to chat with Kaden Jensen. We talk about his difficult road to recovery from substance abuse and suicidal ideation. Kaden shares how one single step can save your life. His message is sooo important and impactful! Disclaimer: In this episode we talk about abuse, substance abuse and suicide.  My name is Kaden! 27 years old from Kaysville, UT. A few things about me… I love to...

On todays episode I chat with ShayLee Hunter. She shares about her journey with chronic illness and invisible disability advocacy. He goodness shines through and is a great example to all of us.  ShayLee Raye Hunter is the Fundraising Coordinator working for Mascot Miracles Foundation. She graduated with her Master’s in Professional Communication from Weber State University. She has her undergradu...

On today's episode I speak with Brighton and Harper Chatterton. Two sisters that have suffered with life threatening food allergies their whole lives. We talk about their journey of overcoming and being stronger on the other side.  Brighton (16) and Harper (14) are authors of the book " Hey, It's Me, Preslee! ".  Available on Amazon and Barns & Noble.  More about the book: ...

 Welcome to season 2!! On todays episode we get to chat with one of my very best friends, Kira Gardner. Kira shares her love of the arts and how her experiences have shaped her personal initiative H.O.P.E. Through The Arts.  Miss Utah’s Teen 2024, Kira Gardner, is a 18 year old senior at Freshman at Brigham Young University. She has advocated for her Community Service Initiative, Hope Through the...

On today's episode I get to chat with my friend Natalie Castro. Natalie is not only  Miss Utah For America, but also a Neurodivergent Child Development Coach . We talk about how teens today can be inclusive and advocate for the special needs community. More about Natalie:  My journey began with my sister Angie, whose autism shaped my childhood. A turning point came at Denny’s when Angie’s act...

My guest today is Haylee Sullivan. She is a teen on a mission to support veterans and their families. Learn all about how she is helping military families in her community and how we can do the same. More about Haylee:  Haylee Sullivan is 15 years old from Lehi, Utah.   She loves talking to and meeting new people. She is new to pageants and has fallen in love with them. Her Community Service Initi...

On todays episode I get to chat with one of my favorite humans, AnaLeigha Meek. We talk about her community service initiative, Healthy Habits, Healthy Hearts and how we can make healthy habits today to help us in the future. We talk about perfectionism and how it’s not about being perfect; it’s about striving to uplift others and live with faith and kindness in everything we do. More about Ana: S...

This is such a special episode with my friend Joe Tuia'ana. He is the founder and CEO of the i love you bro PROJECT. We talk about why it is so important to support the men and boys in our lives. Joe teaches that our most vulnerable selves can be our superpower! Here is a little more about Joe: Founder and CEO of the i love you bro PROJECT - a 501c3 nonprofit organization for Men's Menta...

I have been wanting to interview these two since my podcast started! My conversation with Cooper & Shantay Lowell was so great. Cooper is a 10 year old with achondroplasia. He shares about his life and some of the difficult things he has had to go through lately. I get to chat with him and his mom Shantay about how we can still be resilient through our challenges. You can follow their journey...

Today I get to chat with my darling friend Soph Gaines. She is such a great example of using her superpower to help others.  Soph is a 14 year old actor, dancer, daughter and sister. She lives life to the fullest and makes friends with everyone, everywhere she goes! Follow Soph on Instagram:  Personal: Sparkling._.Soph, CSI: _Share. Your. Light_

Todays episode is with my sweet friend and real life superhero Noelle Condie. She is the founder of This Mind of Mine! This is an organization meant to encourage healing, growth, foster community, and highlight resources within the world of Mental Health. We talk about her experiences and how she has been able to help others.  Noelle Condie, published journalist, Junior at the University of Utah d...

Today I get to chat with one of my besties, Brenna Torres. She is a powerful force sharing body positivity in her community. Brenna shares what she teaches about the power positivity.  Find Brenna on Instagram:  @brennatorres811 or @Misssalemsteen.ut

I'm so excited to share this episode with my conversation with Keira Bixler. She is such a powerhouse and such an inspiration. She found her superpower at a young age and hasn't looked back since.  Keira is a literacy advocate and Miss California’s Teen 2024. For over 13 years, Keira has been working to irradicate national illiteracy. She also is a freshman at UC Berkeley studying econom...

On todays episode I get to introduce you to one of my real life superheroes, Elysia Butler. I am lucky to work with her as an Ambassador for The Hope Hero Foundation.  Elysia (Ee-lee-sha) is a passionate advocate for proactive mental well-being and suicide prevention, especially among youth. As the founder of the Hope Hero Foundation, Elysia is dedicated to equipping young people with the tools an...

Welcome to the Be Your Own Hero Podcast with host Laynie Anderson. Here a bit of my story and how I discovered one of my inner superpowers and decided to help others do the same.