Deck Diaries

Collin Strajack local Comedian, Rapper, Mental Health Advocate, and Podcaster, joined us on deck to talk about his mental health journey, living with OCD and learning to live a sober life.

We sat down with Jordan Dorrington, a Cedar Rapids Iowa local, that holds world records in the Vintage Arcade Game, Galaga. We chatted about how his love for arcade games evolved and has now taken him all over the world to play in tournaments. We also got a sneek peak into a documentary being made about this local legend.

We sat down with Angie and gave her space to finally speak about her journey. Her story spanned 18 years; marriage, kids, a drug addicted husband, cheating, and finally learning to love herself again.

In this episode I open up about leaving home at 15, the reason why i left home, and the relationship that I don't have with my mother. Episode Song: If I Was a Cowboy by Miranda Lambert

Meghann opens up about the loss of her late boyfriend to a tragic motorcycle accident and how she is dealing with the grief of a love lost too soon.

Kara joins us on deck for our first brunch episode to chat about dating when you have kids and separate established lives. The opinions of others, the ups, the downs, and living the life that works for you.

NSFW -Some of my girl tribe joins us on deck to talk about some of our and others embarrassing sex stories! From home movies, sex toys and foot fetishes; nothing is off limits with this crew!

Candice Luter joins us on deck to talk about her whirlwind romance that ended in betrayal and heartbreak. She found herself so ashamed that she kept it all a secret and had no one to talk to... until now. Shame dies on the deck.

Comedian Tom Garland joins us on the deck to talk about his amazing journey from Iowa boy to Stand-Up Comedian. Touring North America, working in Las Vegas and performing with some of the greats in comedy...including my late Grandmother, Comedian Grandma Lee.

We brought Barbie back to talk about her life after her husband’s suicide and how she found herself and love again

Barbie joins Deck Diaries for a sit-down interview to discuss the devastation and trauma of losing her husband to suicide, all while raising 2 young daughters and a baby on the way.

This week I'm gonna let you all in on my speech at the Women Lead Change Conference earlier this month... how i sweat my ass off in nerves, doubted myself and the feedback that i got. We're gonna talk about how carrying around shame ultimately holds you back from chasing your dreams and allowing yourself success. Get after it!!

We love our Kids but sometimes...FTK ( Fu*k them kids) In this episode we dive in to being a parent, our funny stories and some hilarious stories from our listeners. Thanks to Tiktok Terry and Fatman Scoop for the FTK Anthem

We sit down with my good friend Bri, and the owner and creator of Gettin Lippy, lip balm, to discuss the moment she knew it was over, the unfortunate end of her marriage, her past abuse as a child, the tragic passing of her father, and how she has now found love again, learned to move forward, and slowly heal.

Here is the rest of the story you've all been waiting for! My good Friend Bri, joined us again to help me finish the wedding story. This story was hard to tell, but I know it needed to be told; you are not alone, and I am not ashamed anymore.

This was a really hard episode to record, but thanks to one of my best friends Bri joining us on deck; we got through it. Bri is the Louise to my Thelma and one of the few people in my life that knew some of my ugliest secrets.  Most people in my life have never heard the story of what really happened on my wedding day, because I lied or never told anyone. I was ashamed, angry, crushed to my core...

We get a little random with you on this episode. I wanted to thank everyone that has listened so far and allowed me to spill my guts, you will never know how much I appreciate your support. An old friend reached out to me because of this podcast and reminded me of the red flags I ignored, the friend I lost in the process, and the reBIRTH of an understanding between hearts. Time heals, friends reco...

This one will blow your merkin off!  If your not sure what a merkin is; google it and buckle up.  My good friend CC joins us to talk about the evolution of the bush and some hilarious kitty carpet stories. 

This episode we explore dating again in our already established chaotic lives. How do we navigate through dating and merging two lives into one?  Meg shares with us her mind blowing and awkward first online dating story. 

Why do people take advantage of me?” The answer is simple. It’s because they can.  My dear friend Shauna joins us on deck to talk about learning to set healthy boundaries, what we tolerate and the infamous Thanksgiving Cinnamon Roll story.

The life I had created, the lies I had told, the fear of "what if I did tell the truth"? This episode my new Co-host Meg and I talk about why we stayed and how we started moving forward.

Un-filtering our lives one diary page at a time. It all started on the deck... I have learned through my own healing journey that the more I share my truth the more I see the people around me do the same and it is beautiful to watch.  Join me and my Co-Host Meg as we talk about coming to terms with letting go of the past, un-filtering our lives, and telling our stories without shame. Sprinkled wit...