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This week's guest, Ian, talks about going from a straight edge vegan to an afficianado on the finer things in life, mainly fine fine. Ian goes through his path to becoming a world traveler for one of the best wine distributors in Chicago, maybe the country. He also talks about how his life changed when he became a father and the things he appreciates more now about his parents that he didn't when...

In this bonus episode, Justin discusses his relationship with alcohol, why he quit drinking, how he quit drinking, and offers tips and facts that may help you better understand your own relationship with alcohol. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: FriendRequestJL

This week's guest, Michelle, discusses growing up engulfed in books before having an abortion, predicting her grandfather's death, meeting her husband, getting married, having a kid, getting divorced, and getting re-married! Justin and her also discuss the number of falling outs they've had in their friendship and how they have overcome them to be so close today! Facebook and Instagram: @FriendReq...

This week's professional is Rachel Brejcha, LPC. Rachel discusses her clinical and professional knowledge of anxiety; what it is, how to recognize it, how to manage it and what some of the most useful coping methods are that she recommends. Rachel is a third year doctorate student, national certified counselor and licensed professional counselor. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter:...

This week's guest, Marja, discusses the annommoly of finding her passion as a preteen and developing it into a career. She also discusses sexual assault, relationships, and what she does as an activist and a professor at a University. A great and thoughtful interview! Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL

This week's guest, Antonio, discusses growing up in the foster system and being adopted. He goes into detail about the abusive household he grew up in and how that shaped him into being a better person and a better parent. Antonio talks about the idea of genuinely caring for people and how he tries to bring fairness into the world. You can find his glass artwork on Instagram @justdabbers and follo...

This week's guest, Dan, is a former PETA activist that has known me longer than I have memories of. Dan talks about growing up with his half-brother, his parents' divorce, and how he went from making fun of vegans to becoming one and leading the pack on activism. We also wax intellectual about alcohol use and becoming a father. You can follow Dan on Instagram @mostinterestingveganintheworld Friend...

This week's guest, Brian, discusses growing up with a southern baptist mother and a zoroastrian Iranian father. He talks about his brand, Techno Snob, and gives us the details of his father's funeral in Iran. Brian also discusses his battle with Gastroparesis and becoming a father. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL

This week's guest, Stephanie, discusses a traumatic event as a teenager, becoming pregnant unexpectedly and almost having an abortion, and how she found herself in jail a year ago. Stephanie's stories are full of lessons to be learned and a fiery passion for life. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL

This  week's guest, Rob, discusses his close, personal relationship with drug use, specifically heroin, as he has watched friends and family alike ruin their lives and even die. Rob also discusses his struggle with direction after high school and how he found himself starting a self-sustaining farm for him and his family: chickens, eggs, gardens, and a whole lot more! Facebook and Instagram: @Frie...

This week's guest, Lindsay, discusses her experiences as a middle child, and her crazy stories from Western Michigan University that she hopes to put into a book one day. Lindsay also talks about the failure of her first marriage and how we cannot change people to be the person we want them to be. Facebook and Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL

This week's guest, Truly, talks about growing up with a single mom and all the places she lived after high school, including Chicago, New York, and Scotland. Truly then transitions the conversation to talk about her child, who is transgender and non-binary. She takes the time to inform and answer questions, as well as give advice for all parents with small kids in today's world. A truly informing...

This week's guest is Jeff. He is a married father of two and older brother to even more! Jeff discusses some of the financial discipline he had to have to go to college after getting kicked out the first time. He also talks about his ADHD diagnosis and how the identity he portrays is not always the identity he has. Get to know Jeff and enjoy your week! Rate this podcast! Please! Instagram & Facebo...

This week, Evelyn talks about her upbringing with her grandparents, does a deep dive into all of her relationships, and tells how a miscarriage came on the eve of an abortion. Evie also helps us see into the trauma of high school and bullying and reminds us all that you never know how impactful and hurtful a statement can be. Facebook & Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Twitter: @FriendRequestJL

This week's guest is Sarah. Sarah is a yoga instructor and is well-versed in hip pain, women's issues, toxic relationships, miscarriages and abortion. Sarah shares her stories and advice, as well as all the lessons that each one of her relationships have taught her. Remember to tell a friend about the podcast, subscribe, and write a review on iTunes! You can follow us on any of the platforms below...

Tim was a pleasure to sit down with! Tim grew up with an alcoholic mother and parents who each got divorced and remarried multiple times. It was very interesting to listen to how Tim was placed in shitty situations and came out of them laughing. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! The audio is a little messed up. My apologies. Instagram: @FriendRequestPod Facebook: @FriendRequestPod Tw...

This week I sit down with my friend, Karen! She ta;ls about her struggles with miscarriages and her eating disorder. Her honesty and vulnerability are admirable and an inspiration for anyone struggling with anything in life to seek out help. I loved this interview and I am so excited I get to share it with you guys!

Samantha Moultrup, The Soul Therapist, sits down with the kid she used to wait on when she was a waitress at Ram's Horn, America's 24 hour diner. We discuss her upbringing in a household of abuse and how the visions she saw as a child turned out to be the beginning of something much larger. Sam discusses her transition into becoming the Soul Therapist and how her life as a medium has helped her ga...

Stacy Gissal is the guest this week. An amazingly inspirational person shares her advice on relationship communication, body image, and overall health. You can follow her on Facebook, check out SGNCoaching.com and check out the Facebook page for Especially4You. Stacy is a shining example of someone who couldn't figure out what they wanted to do in life and through trial and error and following you...

Beka and I met while working at Longhorn Steakhouse in 2004. I dive in deep to Beka's life story which includes drug addicted parents, violence, religion, setting boundaries, and how to love an addict. This was one of the first interviews and it truly paved the way for the potential this show has. I could not have been more impressed and humbled by Beka's story. This podcast is sponsored by Better...