The Heard Podcast

As he transitions out of a life of playing football, Ken finds himself wanting more from those closest to him. Nervous and unsure how he will be received, Ken attempts to break cultural and generational norms by asking his Dad for a deeper relationship. Ken breaks the mold by talking through the dynamics of father-son relationships and what it means to let go so they can flourish.

After a tough break-up, David is trying to transition into civilian life from the military. He struggles to find community while also diving back into the dating scene. Expecting encouragement and support, David's friend Sam takes the conversation in a more serious direction. David experiences what an intentional friendship looks like.

As a Central Oregon native, Beth is establishing roots in Sisters, OR with her husband. While having coffee with a friend, Beth remembers she needs to stop by pathology to pick up one of her removed organs. She is expecting shock, but instead her friend meets her with curiosity and understanding.

Renee owns and operates Fika Sisters Coffeehouse in Sisters, OR. She recounts preparing for a day at Disneyland with her niece. Renee is stuck trying to decide what to wear. Caught between trying out a new outfit and wondering if this new look is really her, she struggles to decide. What do your clothes say about you? How does picking out an outfit change how you feel about yourself?

Katherine tells about a time when she served on a Board of Directors for a school in Bend, OR. While fighting imposter syndrome and struggling to feel like she deserves her seat at the table, Katherine finds herself knowingly going against a board decision in order to get a project completed.

As the wife of an NFL player for over a decade, Sheryl is worn out and done with this lifestyle. After voicing her exhaustion to her husband, she finds herself called into the Green Bay Packers main office to talk to none other than the head coach. Feeling ashamed, embarrassed, and second guessing her decision to speak candidly, she's met with a surprising reaction.