https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/human-stories-with-jill-hazard-rowe--3574063enSociety & CultureCopyright The Pod Millhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/89c66816cc1d3fc702b5fd8eea516a59.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/human-stories-with-jill-hazard-rowe--3574063Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:23:41 +0000The Pod MillThe Pod Millfeeds@spreaker.comHost Jill Hazard Rowe goes in depth with some of today's most inspiring and touching LGBTQ stories. There is something here for everyone to learn as we come together to celebrate our shared humanity.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-human-stories-dustin-gettel--64943056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64943056Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:22:18 +0000The Pod MillDustin is the current mayor of Midvale City, Ut. He joins Jill in studio to discuss his childhood in Pennsylvania, how he got involved in local politics and the importance of our personal involvement within our own communities. 5281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-human-stories-daniel-parkinson--63444436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63444436Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:10:13 +0000The Pod MillDaniel Parkinson is a medical doctor and a psychiatrist. He has been involved in helping organize and educate parents of LGBTQ children for the past 12 years. His activities included organizing the ‘I’ll Walk With You’ Youtube video project and along...3753false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/133-human-stories-jenni-gracesun--62778572Jenni Gracesun shares her reflections of growing up in a family where the Mormon religion is more important than love. Through her determination, she learned to listen to her body and appreciate her sexual orientation. Through self love, Jenni has created three power phrases - “I am safe”, “I am worthy”, and “I am aware” - that help her receive peace and joy. She is married to Bree and lives in Draper Utah with their 3 children and two doodles. She enjoys hiking in corner canyon and doing yoga at the Draper Rec Center. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62778572Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:58:01 +0000The Pod Mill  Jenni Gracesun shares her reflections of growing up in a family where the Mormon religion is more important than love. Through her determination, she learned to listen to her body and appreciate her sexual orientation. Through self love, Jenni has...Jenni Gracesun shares her reflections of growing up in a family where the Mormon religion is more important than love. Through her determination, she learned to listen to her body and appreciate her sexual orientation. Through self love, Jenni has created three power phrases - “I am safe”, “I am worthy”, and “I am aware” - that help her receive peace and joy. She is married to Bree and lives in Draper Utah with their 3 children and two doodles. She enjoys hiking in corner canyon and doing yoga at the Draper Rec Center. ]]>5349false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-human-stories-laurie-lee-hall--62530618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62530618Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:39:30 +0000The Pod MillIn this amazing comeback episode, Jill sits down with Laurie Lee Hall, a transgender woman, who goes through her experience with gender dysmorphia and how that has created conflict within the confines of faith and the LDS chruch. 5064false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-human-stories-benji-schwimmer--58867474
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58867474Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:28:24 +0000The Pod MillBenji Schwimmer, dancer, choreographer, and artist, shares his ongoing story of discovering self love and authenticity. Benji graciously and vulnerably shares his experience as a gay man navigating the world and membership in the LDS church.
]]>8202false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-human-stories-mandi-mcbride--58227428https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58227428Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:00:04 +0000The Pod MillMandi graciously shares her coming out story and her journey through a mixed-orientation marriage, motherhood, and finding her own pleasure.4906gay,lesbian,lgbtq,mormon,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-human-stories-maxwell-dean-eddington--57719816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57719816Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:00:03 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for a heartfelt discussion about healing, authenticity, and pursuing passion. Maxwell, nominated Teacher of the Year 2023, shares his coming out journey this week.4424gay,lesbian,lgbtq,love,mormon,utahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-human-stories-nicole-larue-and-eliza-hill--57438257We are honored to hear about both Eliza Hill and Nicole LaRue's experience with family, marriage, coming out, relationships, and self-lo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57438257Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:30:03 +0000The Pod MillWe are honored to hear about both Eliza Hill and Nicole LaRue's experience with family, marriage, coming out, relationships, and self-loWe are honored to hear about both Eliza Hill and Nicole LaRue's experience with family, marriage, coming out, relationships, and self-lo]]>4783gay,lesbian,lgbtq,mormon,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-human-stories-mary-anna-southey--57020839
Bright Spark Film:
https://www.brightsparkfilm.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57020839Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:00:03 +0000The Pod MillMary Anna Southey is with Jill to dedicate a special episode to her dad, Trevor Southey. Trevor Southey came out as an older adult and was a beloved artist, friend, parent, and mentor. Tune in to hear Mary Anna share memories of her father. Bright...
Bright Spark Film:
https://www.brightsparkfilm.com/]]>3145art,byu,gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,paintingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-human-stories-stacie-gibbons--56705872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56705872Wed, 06 Sep 2023 02:03:03 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill as Stacie Gibbons tenderly and honestly shares her life experiences and coming out journey. Stacie describes her experience in the Mormon church and marriage, and how her perspective shifted as she came out as bisexual, then lesbian. At the...6269gay,lesbian,lgbtq,love,mormon,pianofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-human-stories-kristen-mitchell--56037057served people experiencing homelessness and LGBTQ youth.
https://www.youthfuturesutah.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56037057Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:00:02 +0000The Pod MillWelcome Kristen Mitchell! Kristen Mitchell BSW, MNPA, is the executive director of Youth Futures, a nonprofit that serves runaway and homeless youth ages 12-22. As an entrepreneur who has independently owned and operated her own businesses for 25...served people experiencing homelessness and LGBTQ youth.
https://www.youthfuturesutah.org/]]>4784homelessyouth,lgbtq,shelterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-human-stories-jared-oaks--55847974A Place of Mirrors
III. White Horses of the Shamans
Rebecca Moench, violin
Jared Oaks, piano
The music for my short ballet, A Place of Mirrors is inspired by shamanic tradition, traditional shamanic mirrors, and the idea of reflection.
This final movement, “White Horses of the Shamans,” is inspired by Walther Heissig’s 1944 account of a female shaman, who indicated that the mirrors are a vehicle for the shamans.
The music is somewhat unified by use of a tone row consisting of 10 pitches, which are played in various ways, such as retrograde, inversion, etc.
These ideas came about as a result of my friendship and discussions with dancer and choreographer David Arce. The piece was commissioned by Debra Pearse Rogo, director of Mid-Columbia Ballet.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55847974Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:00:03 +0000The Pod MillThis week, Jared Oaks, Ballet West Music Director, shares his coming out journey. Jared has also shared a composition which you will hear at the end of the episode. From Jared: A Place of Mirrors III. White Horses of the Shamans Rebecca Moench, violin...A Place of Mirrors
III. White Horses of the Shamans
Rebecca Moench, violin
Jared Oaks, piano
The music for my short ballet, A Place of Mirrors is inspired by shamanic tradition, traditional shamanic mirrors, and the idea of reflection.
This final movement, “White Horses of the Shamans,” is inspired by Walther Heissig’s 1944 account of a female shaman, who indicated that the mirrors are a vehicle for the shamans.
The music is somewhat unified by use of a tone row consisting of 10 pitches, which are played in various ways, such as retrograde, inversion, etc.
These ideas came about as a result of my friendship and discussions with dancer and choreographer David Arce. The piece was commissioned by Debra Pearse Rogo, director of Mid-Columbia Ballet.]]>3464ballet,gay,lgbtq,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-human-stories-charlsie-and-brianna--53987790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53987790Wed, 24 May 2023 18:25:11 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for Charlsie and Brianna's coming out stories, their love story, and their experience with parenthood.5485gay,lesbian,lgbtq,mormon,motherhood,surrogacyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-human-stories-sally-gary--53628316
https://www.centerpeace.net/

https://www.audible.com/pd/Affirming-Audiobook/B08Y68YJSN?source_code=GO1GB547041122911G&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZiiBhBKEiwA4PT9z0ENu6e-GrNnDdTeRuoyUN1GVsdpLaYYkfwtdyGUhRGh5XkQqiaIcBoCohMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53628316Mon, 24 Apr 2023 13:01:40 +0000The Pod MillSally Gary graciously shares her journey towards self affirmation as a lesbian woman, her relationship with Christ, and how she has learned to cultivate peace and real understanding with her family and the people around her....
https://www.centerpeace.net/

https://www.audible.com/pd/Affirming-Audiobook/B08Y68YJSN?source_code=GO1GB547041122911G&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZiiBhBKEiwA4PT9z0ENu6e-GrNnDdTeRuoyUN1GVsdpLaYYkfwtdyGUhRGh5XkQqiaIcBoCohMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds]]>5771jesus,lesbian,lgbtq,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-human-stories-sam-cahoon--53348185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53348185Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:00:02 +0000The Pod MillWelcome Sam Cahoon! Tune in to hear about Sam's coming out journey and what he has learned about family, friendship, and self-love.4196gay,lgbtq,mormon,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-human-stories-legrande-lolo--53105225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53105225Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:03 +0000The Pod MillMeet LeGrande Lolo. LeGrande shares his experience growing up in Samoa, coming out as gay, reconciling his faith and religion, and pursuing his passion for dance.4658gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-human-stories-jack-haden--52579852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52579852Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:00:02 +0000The Pod MillMeet Jack Haden. Jack shares candidly about his journey to understand his own identity, and how that fuels his work as a therapist.4427gay,lgbtq,love,queer,transfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-human-stories-laurie-lee-hall--52336253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52336253Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:51:57 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill and Laurie Lee Hall for the first episode of 2023. Laurie Lee gracously shares her expereince as a transgender woman and her relationship with the LDS church.5455gay,lds,lgbtq,mormon,trans,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-human-stories-nathan-kunkel--52082604https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52082604Mon, 05 Dec 2022 12:00:03 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for Nathan Kunkel's heartfelt story. Nathan's honesty about his journey for self-acceptance and self-love is a lesson to all.4179gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-human-stories-brandon-checketts--51745262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51745262Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:17:45 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for Brandon's story! Brandon Checketts shares his experience with faith crisis, sexual identity, marriage, parenthood, and reconciliation.4902gay,lgbtq,love,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-human-stories-valerie-nicole-green--51525017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51525017Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:40:55 +0000The Pod MillTune into an interview with Jill's newest friend, Valerie Nicole Green. Valerie graciously shares her story of discovering and living authentically in her gender identity. Hear about Valerie's life, her passion for tennis, and how her relationship...6067gay,lds,lgbtq,love,mormon,trans,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-human-stories-kacey-martin--51316518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51316518Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:03 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for Kacey Martin's coming out journey. Kacey graciously shares what she has learned about her identity through friendship, New York City, and growing up in a conservative religious family.3305gay,lesbian,lgbt,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-human-stories-connor-white--50917654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50917654Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:02:07 +0000The Pod MillMeet Connor White! This week Jill is in the studio with a new friend, Connor White. Connor candidly shares his coming out journey and what he has learned from living authentically.4887gay,lgbtq,love,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-human-stories-dr-randall-bell--50716606We are honored to sit down in the studio this week with Dr. Randall Bell. Dr. Bell is an expert in real estate damage economics, and has appraised and been witness to the sites of some of the most violent scenes in recent history. Dr Bell shares his personal journey with the LGBTQ+ community as well as his research on trauma healing.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50716606Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:28:52 +0000The Pod MillContent Warning: hate crimes, violence We are honored to sit down in the studio this week with Dr. Randall Bell. Dr. Bell is an expert in real estate damage economics, and has appraised and been witness to the sites of some of the most violent scenes...We are honored to sit down in the studio this week with Dr. Randall Bell. Dr. Bell is an expert in real estate damage economics, and has appraised and been witness to the sites of some of the most violent scenes in recent history. Dr Bell shares his personal journey with the LGBTQ+ community as well as his research on trauma healing.]]>5156gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,pride,pulsenightclubfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-human-stories-tyler-lefevor--49994266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49994266Mon, 30 May 2022 11:00:03 +0000The Pod MillMeet Tyler LeFevor! Tyler is a therapist, researcher, and educator. He specializes in LGBTQ members religions and faiths. Tune in to hear what Tyler has learned through his own experience and research.4316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-human-stories-jillian-orr--49617128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49617128Mon, 02 May 2022 11:00:02 +0000The Pod MillMeet Jillian Orr! Jillian generously and openly shares the experiences that have shaped her life and have lead her to her passion for helping other people. You may recognize Jillian's name from the recent social media coverage of her pride flag-lined...5342bisexual,gay,lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-human-stories-kimberly-hansen-enniss--49320732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49320732Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:49:47 +0000The Pod MillMeet Kimberly! Tune in to hear Kimberly's beautiful coming-out journey, and how she met her wife, Kelli. Kimberly shares what she has learned from choosing to live authentically.5162gay,lesbian,lgbtq,love,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-human-stories-eli-mccann--48976159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48976159Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:00:21 +0000The Pod MillMeet Eli McCann! Tune in to hear Eli's coming out story and what he has learned about living authentically.3253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-human-stories-gia-bianca-stephens--48902668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48902668Mon, 28 Feb 2022 23:19:31 +0000The Pod MillMeet Gia Bianca Stephens, crowned drag queen, and host of Utah's Quorum of the Queens. Tune in to hear about Gia's background and early career as well as how she works to promote performance art and positivity in our community.2609drag,dragqueen,gay,lgbtq,love,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-human-stories-cat-palmer--48632456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48632456Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:08:00 +0000The Pod MillWe are in the studio this week with Cat Palmer, photographer, artist, and activist. Cat tells her coming out story and shares what she has learned from coming out, parenting, making art, and navigating difficult relationships.4629gay,lesbian,lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-human-stories-r-j-risueno--48342206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48342206Tue, 18 Jan 2022 05:35:26 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for R.J.'s coming out journey! R.J. and Jill discuss what they have learned from queerness, and how they are finding more self-love through listening to and having compassion for other people.4635gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-human-stories-chad-anderson--48156122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48156122Mon, 03 Jan 2022 22:05:14 +0000The Pod MillMeet Chad Anderson! Chad draws upon his deep understanding of psychology and therapy to tell his own coming out story and to offer listeners of all sexual and gender orientations advice on how to heal and expand your world-view.5419father,gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-human-stories-hunter-hazard-and-grandparents--47908039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47908039Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:02:09 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill, her son, Hunter, and Jill's parents, Don and Barbara, to talk about their reflections since Hunter's coming-out a decade ago. This is an enormously important episode to Jill because her advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community began in her home...5421ally,gay,lgbtq,love,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-human-stories-celeste-carolin--47631821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47631821Wed, 24 Nov 2021 06:13:45 +0000The Pod MillMeet Celeste Carolin! Celeste is the Executive Director of Mama Dragons and a long-time friend of Jill's. Tune in to hear her journey of coming to terms with her sexuality and the lessons that she learned about love, self-acceptance, and community...5022ally,gay,lesbian,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-human-stories-josh-weed--47148485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47148485Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:22:35 +0000The Pod MillJoin us for our 100th episode! Josh Weed generously shares his journey towards authentic self-acceptance and advice for Mormon family members and friends of LGBTQ+ people.5810lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/99-human-stories-dog-valley--46820619This week we are in the studio with Chad Anderson and Jason Conforto to talk about their recent film, Dog Valley. Chad and Jason share their experience creating this potent film about the 1988 murder of gay college student, Gordon Church. This episode is also about how we all can create joyful, safe spaces for all people to live authentically and about how to raise inclusive families. We strongly suggest our listeners check out this film, Dog Valley.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46820619Mon, 04 Oct 2021 22:01:34 +0000The Pod MillCW: assault, rape, murder This week we are in the studio with Chad Anderson and Jason Conforto to talk about their recent film, Dog Valley. Chad and Jason share their experience creating this potent film about the 1988 murder of gay college student,...This week we are in the studio with Chad Anderson and Jason Conforto to talk about their recent film, Dog Valley. Chad and Jason share their experience creating this potent film about the 1988 murder of gay college student, Gordon Church. This episode is also about how we all can create joyful, safe spaces for all people to live authentically and about how to raise inclusive families. We strongly suggest our listeners check out this film, Dog Valley.]]>4655ally,gay,lds,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/98-human-stories-rae-garrison--46610879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46610879Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:18:05 +0000The Pod MillMeet Rae Garrison, organizer and leader of the National LGBTQ+ School Leaders Network with the NASSP. She networks with LGBTQ+ school principals and leaders across the country. Tune in to hear her coming out story and how she is working to create more...4291ally,gay,lesbian,lgbtq,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/97-human-stories-allison-phillips-belnap--46402632Join us this week as we celebrate and learn from Allison Phillips Belnap! Allison shares her experience of coming out, her career as a professor and dean at BYU, and what she has learned about faith, relationships, and loving herself.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46402632Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:58:45 +0000The Pod MillContent warning: Suicide Join us this week as we celebrate and learn from Allison Phillips Belnap! Allison shares her experience of coming out, her career as a professor and dean at BYU, and what she has learned about faith, relationships, and loving...Join us this week as we celebrate and learn from Allison Phillips Belnap! Allison shares her experience of coming out, her career as a professor and dean at BYU, and what she has learned about faith, relationships, and loving herself.]]>6501ally,lesbian,lgbtq,love,pride,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/96-human-stories-a-todd-jones--46128933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46128933Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:00:17 +0000The Pod MillMeet A Todd Jones! Tune in to hear his incredible coming out journey, his career as an educator, and most recently, his beautiful art.4133gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/95-human-stories-candice-green-berrett--45619618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45619618Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:00:10 +0000The Pod MillThis week we are joined by Candice, and her mother, Glenda! Tune in to hear how Candice learned to visualize her future and future family as a lesbian woman. Candice and Glenda share the joys of motherhood and how they have learned to create their own...4026gay,lesbian,lgbtq,love,mom,mormon,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/94-human-stories-katherine-herrmann--45858597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45858597Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:25:39 +0000The Pod MillMeet Katherine Herrman! Katherine bravely shares her experience as a transgender woman within the LDS or Mormon Church. Tune in as Katherine shares the most challenging and joyous parts of her transition.5442gay,lds,lgbtq,love,mormon,pride,transfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/93-human-stories-masen-brandon--45607152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45607152Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:42:39 +0000The Pod MillMeet Masen Brandon! Mason generously shares his experience as a young transgender man. Masen shares his coming out story, his experience in high school, and some of the resources that helped him the most. This is an incredible episode for other lgbtq+...2238gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,trans,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/92-human-stories-kent-frogley--45070354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45070354Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:00:16 +0000The Pod MillWe welcome Kent Frogley to the studio this week! Tune in to hear how Kent learned to love and live his own authenticity.4007ally,gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/91-human-stories-bradley-talbot--44916440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44916440Tue, 15 Jun 2021 02:42:16 +0000The Pod MillRemember when BYU's 'Y' was lit up with rainbow lights this last winter? Well, this week Jill is having a conversation with the mastermind behind the lighting of the Y and Rainbow Day on Mormon church university campuses. Join Bradley Talbot as he...5773ally,byu,gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-human-stories-ryan-michael-painter--45013093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45013093Mon, 31 May 2021 21:17:57 +0000The Pod MillTune in this week to hear Ryan's story of both his own and his father's lives. Ryan's father, Michael, was a gay man in the Mormon church and a mixed-orientation marriage. Ryan tells about the joyful and challenging aspects of his father's life and...6298ally,gay,lds,lgbtq,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/89-human-stories-kristin-roberts--44844011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44844011Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:19 +0000The Pod MillJoin Kristin Roberts as she shares her journey towards self-acceptance and coming out. Jill and Kristin reflect on the role of the Mormon church in their spirituality and lives. This is a vulnerable and tender conversation that you will not want to miss.4351ally,lesbian,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/88-human-stories-emmett-preciado--44616380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44616380Mon, 03 May 2021 23:09:36 +0000The Pod MillWe welcome Emmet Preciado to the studio this week! Tune in to hear Emmett's experience as a trans man: his coming out journey, his strategies for self-love, and his emerging Hollywood career.3516ally,lgbtq,love,pride,transfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/87-human-stories-cody-swenson--44395201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44395201Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:23:06 +0000The Pod MillWelcome Cody Swenson to the Human Stories Podcast! Cody bravely shares his coming out story and his journey towards self-love and self-discovery.4009lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/86-human-stories-matthew-gong-part-2--44209114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44209114Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:00:24 +0000The Pod MillWe are back in the studio with Matthew this week! Tune in to listen to our conversation about healing, taking accountability, and imagining the future.3296ally,gay,lds,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/85-human-stories-the-university-of-utah-student-body-presidency--44008343https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44008343Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:50:18 +0000The Pod MillAnd we're back with Jessica Wojciechowski for a special episode with the newly-elected, 1st all-female student body presidency at The University of Utah. This episode is part of our initiative to celebrate and amplify the voices of women in our...2963lgbtq,universityofutah,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/84-human-stories-jess-wojciechowski--43814039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43814039Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:26:43 +0000The Pod MillMeet Jess! She's the newly elected student body president at the University of Utah. Tune in to hear about her experience running on the first all-female ticket, her plans for the University of Utah, and the work she has done to help everyone,...3782ally,lgbtq,love,pride,queer,uofufalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/83-human-stories-bianca-cline--43592282http://biancaclinedp.com/
You can also learn more about Bianca and watch Other Voices: Ava & Bianca at https://www.nowness.com/series/other-voices/ava-bianca-rachel-fleit]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43592282Tue, 23 Feb 2021 01:43:46 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill is with Bianca Cline. Bianca generously shares her perspective and thoughts as a trans woman and cinematographer. You can find Bianca's beautiful work at http://biancaclinedp.com/ You can also learn more about Bianca and watch Other...http://biancaclinedp.com/
You can also learn more about Bianca and watch Other Voices: Ava & Bianca at https://www.nowness.com/series/other-voices/ava-bianca-rachel-fleit]]>5523ally,lgbtq,love,pride,trans,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/82-human-stories-kate-mower--43340043https://www.thetrevorproject.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43340043Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:00:06 +0000The Pod MillWe welcome Kate Mower this week to Human Stories. Kate bravely and honestly shares their heartbreaking and beautiful story. Human Stories would like to remind our audience of resources such as The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/https://www.thetrevorproject.org/]]>4647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/81-human-stories-cole-squire--43112625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43112625Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill this week as she talks with Cole Squire! Cole shares some of his most tender experiences which have allowed him to accept and love his authentic self. Listen in as he explains how his sexual identity, religion, and education have shaped his...4028ally,gay,lgbtq,love,pride,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/80-human-stories-jennifer-saunders--42891307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42891307Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:42:47 +0000The Pod MillJill is in the studio with Jennifer Saunders! Jennifer bravely and honestly shares her tender coming out story and everything she learned as she discovered her authentic self. Stay tuned to the end for a special surprise.6436ally,gay,lgbtq,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/79-human-stories-stacey-harkey--42685991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42685991Mon, 28 Dec 2020 13:00:21 +0000The Pod MillStacey Harkey returns to the podcast to share his personal coming out journey with the audience. Stacey was featured in episode 50 earlier this year. You won't want to miss this heartfelt and raw interview full of laughter.4992ally,gay,lds,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-human-stories-derek-knox--42489555https://beyondtheblockpodcast.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42489555Mon, 14 Dec 2020 23:39:17 +0000The Pod MillJoin us as Derek Knox, theologian and co-host of Beyond the Block Podcast, talks with Jill about authentic LGBTQ+ advocacy within the LDS church. Listen in as Derek shares his conversion story and his views on the LDS church. If you're curious about...https://beyondtheblockpodcast.com/]]>4974ally,lds,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/77-human-stories-jessica-and-josh-rollins--42083384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42083384Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:14 +0000The Pod MillJessica shares about what it was like to come out during her Mormon mission, and her dad, Josh, shares his experience as the father of LGBTQ+ children. Tune in to hear Jessica and Josh share what it means to have hard conversations and to be a gay Mormon.4285ally,gay,lesbian,lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/76-human-stories-robert-moody--41929908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41929908Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:00:02 +0000The Pod MillJoin us as we listen to Robert Moody tell about his life and coming out journey. Robert and Jill also pay tribute to Robert's mom, Carol Moody, who passed away due to COVID earlier this season. Carol was a proud Mama Dragon who vocally and...3471ally,covid,gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/75-human-stories-dr-kristen-ries--41928829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41928829Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:00:14 +0000The Pod MillDr. Kristen Ries fearlessly and singularly cared for AIDS patients in Salt Lake City for the majority of the 80's and 90's. Tune into this week's episode to hear her incredible story of selfless, loving service. During this pandemic Dr. Ries not only...4279aids,ally,gay,hiv,infectiousdisease,lgbtq,love,mormon,saltlakecityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/74-human-stories-peter-christie-part-2--41889014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41889014Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:52:03 +0000The Pod MillTune in to hear part two of Peter Christie's story! Peter tells about his experience as an HIV positive individual and the many people who have stepped up to help him throughout his life.3648aids,ally,gay,hiv,lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/73-human-stories-peter-christie-part-1--41760916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41760916Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:16:20 +0000The Pod MillJoin us this week as we talk with Peter Christie! Peter is the Director of Education at Salt Lake City's Ballet West and has been dancing professionally since graduating from high school. He has a wealth of information about the world of professional...3726ally,balletwest,gay,lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/72-human-stories-stan-mitchell--41651185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41651185Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:06:35 +0000The Pod MillJill has a Zoom conversation with Stan Mitchell of Nashville, Tennessee this week. Stan is the founder of online Everybody Church, and is known for taking a stand in support of LGBTQ+ individuals as the pastor of an Evangelical mega-church. You won't...4741ally,christianity,gay,lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/71-human-stories-elena-joy-thurston--41539795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41539795Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:25:29 +0000The Pod MillElena beautifully and tenderly shares her story this week! Listen in to hear how Elena learned about her own authenticity despite months of conversion therapy.4915ally,converstiontherapy,gay,lesbian,lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/70-human-stories-jordan-jackson--41329194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41329194Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:00:02 +0000The Pod MillListen in as Jill interviews Jordan Jackson! You will not want to miss Jordan's story of strength, advocacy, and conviction in his own authenticity! Jordan shares some beautiful insight about how to find your tribe after coming out and some of the...2958ally,gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/69-human-stories-kelleen-potter--41308908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41308908Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:24:28 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill has a conversation with Kelleen Potter, current mayor of Heber City, Utah, and a mom of LGTQ+ children. You won't want to miss Kelleen's tender story of learning how to see and support her children as well as LGBTQ+ folks in the city of...3765ally,gay,lgbtq+,love,pride,transfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/68-human-stories-duane-jennings--41185415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41185415Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:41:55 +0000The Pod MillYou won't want to miss Jill's conversation with Duane Jennings! This is an insightful and beautiful expression of a life of research and searching for authenticity. Duane is the author of Stumbling Blocks and Stepping-Stones: Including lesbian, gay,...4301ally,gay,lds,lgbtq,love,marriage,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/67-human-stories-summer-and-bobbie-lee-corry--41033276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41033276Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:11 +0000The Pod MillThis week, we're in the studio with Summer and Bobbie Lee-Corry! Summer and Bobbie each share their unique coming out stories as well as what they have learned from marriage. Summer and Bobbie also share insightful advice about how to care for LGBTQ+...5817ally,gaymarriage,lesbian,lgbtq,lgbtqia,love,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/66-human-stories-jeff-mclean-part-2--40898926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40898926Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:28:11 +0000The Pod MillListen in to part two!3779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/65-human-stories-jeff-mclean-part-1--40743138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40743138Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:00:14 +0000The Pod MillTune in! This week Jill sits down with Jeff McLean to talk about Jeff's experience as a gay man. Jeff and Jill talk about overcoming trauma, faith crises, and learning how to find love and joy in spite of and because of some of life's most ugly...4353gay,lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/64-human-stories-matthew-gong--40618229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40618229Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:49:05 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill has a conversation with Matthew Gong. Matthew shares his coming out journey and what he has learned about navigating family with strong belief in the Mormon church. You won't want to miss his powerful perspective.4492gay,lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/63-human-stories-troy-mitchell--40464915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40464915Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:00:21 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill has a conversation with Troy Mitchell of Father's in Affirmation. Troy tells his heartbreaking story of coming out and then his journey towards advocacy, connection, and love.5028ally,dad,gay,lgbtq,lgbtqia,love,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/62-human-stories-syren-wilson--40373663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40373663Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:20:30 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill this week as she has a conversation with Syren Wilson. Syren shares their coming out journey, what they have learned about gender, and creating safe spaces for other people.3986ally,lgbtq,love,nonbi,non-binary,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/61-human-stories-alec-fowler-and-blake-mcdougal--40248136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40248136Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:26:18 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill this week as she interviews Alec Fowler and Blake McDougal. Blake and Alec share what they learned through coming out in their early adulthood and they also share their beautiful love story.4946ally,gaymarriage,lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/60-human-stories-anna-empey--39994620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39994620Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:00:13 +0000The Pod MillAnna Empey shares her beautiful coming out journey and love story with Jill this week! You won't want to miss Anna's perspective on learning to accept herself, listening to other people, and recognizing happiness.4322ally,lgbtq,love,pride,romancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/59-human-stories-cami-richardson--39851791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39851791Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:12 +0000The Pod MillListen in to hear Jill interview a new friend, Cami Rishardson! Hear about Cami's incredible life and her experience as a trans individual.4586ally,lgbtq,love,pride,pronounsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/58-human-stories-adam-olsen--39275017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39275017Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:00:13 +0000The Pod MillMeet Adam Olsen! This week Jill has a conversation with Adam about his coming out journey. Hear how Adam learned to embrace learning about himself and his advice for young members of the LGBTQ+ community.3114lgbtq,love,pridefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/57-human-stories-daniel-carter--36206371https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36206371Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:00:15 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill has a conversation with Daniel Carter, a musician and composer, well-known for his work in music for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Dan shares his coming out journey and all that he has learned during both the most...5653lds,lgbtq,love,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/56-human-stories-natalie-armstrong--34634161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34634161Mon, 29 Jun 2020 22:35:33 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill as she has a conversation with Natalie Armstrong, co-host of The Ambisextrous Apostate Podcast. Hear Natalie's coming out journey as well as Jill and Natalie's thoughts on how to educate and empathize with people of different beliefs.4651lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-human-stories-tekulve-jackson-vann-and-melissa-malcolm-king--32514446#BlackLivesMatter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32514446Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:42:56 +0000The Pod MillListen in as Jill has a conversation with two of her friends, Tekulvē and Melissa about their experience as Black members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their humor will brighten your day as they dive deep into all of the ways...#BlackLivesMatter]]>6787blm,lds,lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/54-human-stories-james-c-jones--31685579#BlackLivesMatter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31685579Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:04:25 +0000The Pod MillListen in as Jill has a conversation with James C. Jones, theological scholar, and co-host of the podcast, Beyond the Block. James shares his thoughts on the recent global protests and specifically how he wants to see the LDS church address the...#BlackLivesMatter]]>3439blm,lds,lgbtq,love,mormonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/53-human-stories-qristian-logan-and-maceo-reddick--30875972#BlackLivesMatter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30875972Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:19:08 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill as she has a conversation with Qristian Logan and Maceo Reddick, affectionately nick-named "the Cabo boys." You won't want to miss Qristian and Maceo's perspectives as they talk about their experience in grade school and their thoughts on...#BlackLivesMatter]]>3773blm,lgbtq,love,protestfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/52-human-stories-justin-gould--30195543#BlackLivesMatter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30195543Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:00:23 +0000The Pod MillJill has a conversation with Justin Gould, an attorney for the United States and a City Councilperson in University Heights, Ohio. Justin's perspective can appeal to a diverse audience as a black, gay, Mormon man. Listen in to hear Justin's thoughts...#BlackLivesMatter]]>4797blm,change,gay,lgbtq,love,racismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51-human-stories-annette-patricia-mifflin--29844530#BlackLivesMatter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29844530Mon, 08 Jun 2020 12:00:15 +0000The Pod MillAnnette Patricia Mifflin grew up in London and then lived in Germany and several states in the United States. She and Jill talk about what it means to experience racism as a mother, how to constructively call people out, and the power of kindness....#BlackLivesMatter]]>3811blm,lgbtq,love,racism,votefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-human-stories-michael-a-smith-and-stacey-harkey--29297768#BlackLivesMatter]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29297768Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:15:17 +0000The Pod MillThis month Jill is handing the mic to our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters of color to tell their stories and reflect on the recent protests and racism in America. Today we hear from Michael A. Smith, somewhat of a unicorn as a black, gay, republican...#BlackLivesMatter]]>7716blm,gay,lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/49-human-stories-khristian-alisa-and-micah-toelupe--28796973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28796973Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:00:14 +0000The Pod MillJill talks with brother and sister, Micah and Khristian, about their coming out journeys and their experiences with racism in the Mormon church in this week's episode of Human Stories. Learn how Khristian uses music to process and record life events...3881ally,gay,lgbtq,love,mormon,music,transgenderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/48-human-stories-ej-michels--28233872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28233872Mon, 25 May 2020 12:00:03 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill interviews EJ Michels of the band, Foreign Figures. Listen in as EJ tells the powerful story of his journey towards self-acceptance. EJ vulnerably shares all of the experiences which have lead him to recommend that LGBTQ+ bravely take...4987ally,gay,lgbt,love,musician,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47-human-stories-peter-van-der-walt--27725028Pete's Advice For Young People:
Don't let anyone sell you a vision of the world that disempowers you. Regardless of good motivations, some people will want you to believe that you are at the mercy of people who want to do you harm. They will get you to think about yourself as a victim. I believe it is far better, more useful, more fun, more rational and more moral to view the world as a good place. Sure, you will meet some suffering, some discrimination, some mean people. But you are not at their mercy. Believe in yourself, believe you are empowered - and I believe your future will be as bright as you make it.
For older people:
See above, but with a sense of urgency.

Pete's Website (where you can find his blog and other goodies): www.petervanderwalt.com
Under Fire: The First Fairbridge LGBT Thriller (Kindle and Paperback) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R5QQQW3
Brimstone: The Second Fairbridge LGBT Thriller (Kindle and Paperback) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0819TDFRC

Check the website to keep updated, there's more happening all the time ;)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27725028Tue, 19 May 2020 03:55:43 +0000The Pod MillYou won't want to miss this week's episode! Jill interviews Peter Van Der Walt, a South African writer, about his experience coming out during Apartheid South Africa. Jill and Peter talk about having an open mind, global oppression of our LGBTQ+...Pete's Advice For Young People:
Don't let anyone sell you a vision of the world that disempowers you. Regardless of good motivations, some people will want you to believe that you are at the mercy of people who want to do you harm. They will get you to think about yourself as a victim. I believe it is far better, more useful, more fun, more rational and more moral to view the world as a good place. Sure, you will meet some suffering, some discrimination, some mean people. But you are not at their mercy. Believe in yourself, believe you are empowered - and I believe your future will be as bright as you make it.
For older people:
See above, but with a sense of urgency.

Pete's Website (where you can find his blog and other goodies): www.petervanderwalt.com
Under Fire: The First Fairbridge LGBT Thriller (Kindle and Paperback) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R5QQQW3
Brimstone: The Second Fairbridge LGBT Thriller (Kindle and Paperback) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0819TDFRC

Check the website to keep updated, there's more happening all the time ;)]]>3776apartheid,author,gay,lgbtfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/46-human-stories-joshua-shutkind-and-lucas-horns--27102070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27102070Mon, 11 May 2020 15:59:11 +0000The Pod MillIn this week's episode Jill interviews Josh and Lucas, professional dancers for Ballet West. Learn how Josh and Lucas contracted and survived Corona Virus, listen to their coming out stories, and soak up some important advice about a career in the arts.3927ally,ballet,lgbt,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/45-human-stories-rachel-alder--26723211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26723211Mon, 04 May 2020 21:38:17 +0000The Pod MillThis is an inspiring episode about trying new ideas and experiences! Jill interviews Rachel Alder about her coming out journey, sports, social work, and becoming Miss North Ogden 2018. Rachel teaches us about the bravery of changing our expectations...3442ally,gay,lesbian,lgbt,love,pagentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-human-stories-the-aces--26219112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26219112Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:07:53 +0000The Pod MillTune into an exciting episode to hear Cristal and Alisa Ramirez of the indie-pop band, The Aces, talk about their coming out journeys. Jill, Alisa, and Cristal discuss what it means to be a supportive ally, how to be patient with the people you come...3848aces,ally,humanity,lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/43-human-stories-marina-gomberg--25936112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25936112Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:12:03 +0000The Pod MillThis week, Jill interviews Marina Gomberg, writer, communications professional, and momma. Marina teaches us a lot about patience, expanding our world-view, and love. Hear about her coming out journey and her path towards becoming a mom. This is an...3803lesbian,lgbt,love,momfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-human-stories-justin-utley--25420205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25420205Mon, 13 Apr 2020 18:45:19 +0000The Pod MillTune in for a delightful conversation between Jill and musician, Justin Utley. Hear Justin's powerful story of overcoming conversion therapy and his journey towards self-acceptance. Justin's gratitude and humor shine through his music in this...5303advocacy,lgbtq,love,singerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/41-human-stories-michael-aaron--24210747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24210747Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:43:02 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill has a conversation with the amazing Michael Aaron, editor of QSaltLake Magazine. Discover Michael's life journey of advocacy within the Salt Lake LGBT community and hear his perspective on the recent events surrounding the BYU honor...3490advocacy,gay,lgbt,love,magazine,qsaltlake,rightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-human-stories-kam-kaiserman--23944448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23944448Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:19:01 +0000The Pod MillListen in to hear an insider's view of the recent honor code policy changes at BYU. Kam Kaiserman shares his perspective of growing up in Utah's LDS home school community, his coming out journey, and now his involvement in LGBT advocacy.4338advocacy,byu,gay,lds,lgbt,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/39-human-stories-the-realtor-hubbies--23683778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23683778Mon, 09 Mar 2020 18:11:36 +0000The Pod MillDiscover the beautiful and heartbreaking love story of Sean and Jake Taylor-Baumann (aka The Realtor Hubbies) in this episode of Human Stories! Sean and Jake take us through their coming out journeys and share some advice for both a successful...3686ally,gay,lgbtq,love,marriage,realtorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/38-human-stories-roy-zhang--23394809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23394809Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:20:53 +0000The Pod MillRoy Zhang tells of his life of advocacy for the LGBT community. From protesting the LDS church to volunteering for the Utah Aids Foundation, Roy has been an ally since age 16. You can find him pictured in LGBT Salt Lake (Images of Modern America) by...4445advocacy,aids,gay,lgbt,utahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/37-human-stories-the-holmbergs--23159592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23159592Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:46:15 +0000The Pod MillWelcome to another amazing Human Stories episode. This week Jill sits down with the Holmberg family to discuss their journey together and individually. Jill does an artful job walking through their lives as they share their powerful stories.4448falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/36-human-stories-lucas-fowler--22645783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22645783Tue, 11 Feb 2020 07:37:14 +0000The Pod MillEvery person is a collection of unique experiences. Lucas Fowler embodies this concept more than most. From growing up in Arkansas, to becoming emancipated from his parents in order to move with his partner, and finally transitioning to a man, Lucas...3633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/35-human-stories-stanley-alvey-and-jackson-waechtler--22357678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22357678Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:48:51 +0000The Pod MillFrom small-town Utah to an LDS mission, to a new relationship, Stanley Alvey has seen a lot on his journey. Listen in as he and his boyfriend, Jackson, take some time with Jill to tell their story. This episode is Jackson's first coming out!2959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/34-human-stories-tanner-forbes--22140812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22140812Tue, 28 Jan 2020 01:38:42 +0000The Pod MillComing to us from The Pod Mill studios by way of New York City, Tanner Forbes sits down with Jill to talk about what led him out of Utah, how he finds peace in his identity through his environment, and where his smile and sense of style come from!2619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/33-human-stories-michael-ferguson--21869924https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21869924Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:49:51 +0000The Pod MillJoin Jill for an incredibly thoughtful and cerebral episode with Harvard-trained neuroscientist Michael Ferguson. He has overcome incredible tragedy, including conversion therapy, to not only survive but thrive as he accepts his best self.3729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/32-human-stories-jessica-matt-and-steve--21630450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21630450Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:34:42 +0000The Pod MillThis week we add 60% more awesome and crazy to the equation. Jessica Frew is joined by her current husband, Matt, and her ex-husband, Steve from the Husband In Law podcast, to discuss what their relationship looks like now and how it's evolved over time.3613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-human-stories-connell-o-donnovan--21409635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21409635Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:41:01 +0000The Pod MillConnell O' Donnovan is a returning guest to Human Stories. He gives his own personal account of being at the forefront of the historical gay revolution. We go over everything from creating the first pride parade in Salt Lake City to his...3876falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/30-human-stories-sunny-and-adam-smart--21205484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21205484Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:44:11 +0000The Pod MillAdam Smart made local news headlines when he bravely stood up for the right of gay marriage. Listen in to Jill have an amazing conversation with this mother/son duo.3081falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/29-human-stories-branson-maxwell--21014896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21014896Mon, 23 Dec 2019 23:34:26 +0000The Pod MillHappy Holidays from Human Stories! We have an incredible episode this week with the wonderful Branson Maxwell. Enjoy his growth and development on the show while looking up his incredible photography work after.2054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/28-human-stories-troy-williams--20783250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20783250Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:26:31 +0000The Pod MillThe incomparable Troy Williams stops by to talk with Jill about his journey through life. From growing up in a religious household in Oregon to a faith crisis as well as his own coming out journey, Troy has led an amazing life-- one that is the...3524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/27-human-stories-mateo-bass--20614043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20614043Tue, 10 Dec 2019 03:21:40 +0000The Pod MillJill gets back to her California roots as she sits down to hear the story of Mateo and his journey through life. Mateo grew up with farming roots and despite the many twists and turns of life ended up in Springville...listen up to hear the full circle!4008falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-human-stories-john-grover--20431168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20431168Mon, 02 Dec 2019 18:04:23 +0000The Pod MillYou won't want to miss John Grover's incredible stories! John shares experiences from his turbulent childhood, his coming out journey, and his search for self-acceptance.2732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/25-human-stories-jason-lindow--20264377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20264377Mon, 25 Nov 2019 17:55:10 +0000The Pod MillJill sits down with Jason to discus his journey from small town Utah girl to a transgender man living his best life as a math teacher at a local high school.2701boy,gender,girl,lds,math,queer,teacher,trans,transgender,utahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/24-human-stories-michael-smith--20090493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20090493Mon, 18 Nov 2019 14:25:04 +0000The Pod MillJill sits down with the incomparable unicorn that is Michael Smith. Few people share his eclectic background or his rich voice. Enjoy an amazing episode.3213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/23-human-stories-jared-phillips--19977507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19977507Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:23:47 +0000The Pod MillHear Jared Phillip's incredible journey from the Midwest to Utah. This episode contains some content that may be difficult for some listeners to hear.3293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/22-human-stories-rick-miller--19851825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19851825Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:33:44 +0000The Pod MillRick Miller joins Jill this week to talk about the incredible advances he is making in the field of counseling and his non-profit, highlighting the supremely important relationship between mothers and their gay sons.3018falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/21-human-stories-candice-gibby--19737059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19737059Mon, 28 Oct 2019 19:51:22 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill sits down with Candice Gibby to talk about her life and how early childhood bullying affected her coming out and developmental process.3161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/20-human-stories-adiel-and-mason--19617462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19617462Mon, 21 Oct 2019 20:54:01 +0000The Pod MillHusbands, Adiel and Mason, sit down with Jill to go over what their married life looks like and talk about current gay issues. Ditch the Tesla and buckle up in your vintage muscle car!3392cars,gay,hobbies,hobby,human,lgbt,love,married,marriedlife,queer,tolerance,transfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/18-human-stories-samantha-richardson--19504658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19504658Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:38:04 +0000The Pod MillThis week, Jill sits down with Samantha Richardson to talk about her transition and now more joyous existence as a transgender woman.3120acceptance,comingout,gender,love,trans,transgender,transitionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/17-human-stories-kyndel-and-quinn-marcroft--19394610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19394610Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:23:14 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill continues in the transgender community with Kyndel and Quinn Marcroft. Quinn is a transgender woman. She and her mother, Kyndel, both recount her difficult past and her incredibly bright present and future.2479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-human-stories-sue-robbins--19298741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19298741Mon, 30 Sep 2019 22:14:03 +0000The Pod MillMeet the famous Sue Robbins...her resume and list of accomplishments are simply too long to list in this description. Jill sits down with Sue in order to explore her transition and what being a proud woman means to her today.3536army,gay,lgbtq,military,normative,pride,queer,trans,transition,womanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/15-human-stories-kaitlyn-wright-and-morgan-smith--19204549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19204549Mon, 23 Sep 2019 21:50:32 +0000The Pod MillHow do you go from rejecting being gay, to acceptance and finally finding your life partner? This week Kaitlyn and Morgan discuss their unlikely journey of finding love and happiness.3623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/14-human-stories-judith-mehr--19119172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19119172Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:16:27 +0000The Pod MillThis week Jill sits down with the amazingly talented Judith Mehr to cover her journey of becoming a renowned artist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Judith accomplished so much while also dealing with rejection and self-discovery...3024art,artist,churchofjesuschrist,family,latterdaysaints,lds,lesbian,lgbtq,lovefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-human-stories-ann-pack-part-2--19043562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19043562Mon, 09 Sep 2019 16:05:06 +0000The Pod MillHear the amazing conclusion of the Ann Pack story. What is life like after 30 as a transgender woman? How is Ann's wife Bridget coping with the transition? Will Ann and Jill sort out their Sue controversy??2437falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-human-stories-ann-pack-part-1--18990699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18990699Tue, 03 Sep 2019 18:25:46 +0000The Pod MillTransgender super star Ann Pack shares her story about coming to terms with her inner person and embracing who she is.2309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-human-stories-randy-hoffman--18920945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18920945Mon, 26 Aug 2019 18:40:28 +0000The Pod MillFollow the journey of Randy Hoffman from growing up in California to attending college in Idaho and finally discovering and accepting who he is.2679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-human-stories-peter-moosman--18800782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18800782Mon, 12 Aug 2019 21:01:48 +0000The Pod MillHave you ever hugged a gay Mormon at LDS general conference? Come and hear the incredible story behind everyone's favorite hugging activist.2967falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-human-stories-felipe-gonzalez--18733757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18733757Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:57:30 +0000The Pod MillThis week, Jill sits down with Felipe Gonzalez and explores his story of growing up gay abroad and his realization of his own powerful identity after traveling here to the United States.4047falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-a-tour-of-queer-history-with-randy-and-connell--18667767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18667767Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:03:22 +0000The Pod MillDid you have a chance to march in the Salt Lake City Pride Parade last month? Jill interviews the man who organized the first pride parade in Salt Lake back in the 80's!! This week we take a tour through queer history to learn about how gay civil...3206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-human-stories-luke-warnock-part-2--18613051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18613051Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:50:38 +0000The Pod MillHear the conclusion with Luke about coming out to his friends, being honest through graduation and what life looks like moving forward!2367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-human-stories-luke-warnock-part-1--18555587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18555587Mon, 15 Jul 2019 18:19:10 +0000The Pod MillBasketball team captain on a state championship squad...check. Student body officer...check. Great girlfriend and high school experience...check...but something wasn't complete in Luke's life. Listen as this incredible student tells his story about...2515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-human-stories-kyle-ashworth-part-2--18486446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18486446Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:25:13 +0000The Pod MillHere it is, the emotional, uplifting, inspiring conclusion to this chapter of Kyle's story. He is far from completing his life's tale but we are fortunate enough to get an insider prospective on his journey thus far.3414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-human-stories-kyle-ashworth-part-1--18429219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18429219Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:55:21 +0000The Pod MillJill sits down with Kyle Ashworth and gives the man behind the microphone and chance to tell his story for the first time. This incredible and powerful interview gives authentic insight into the struggle within and how Kyle's journey began3873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-human-stories-nathan-and-stephanie-ivie--18277914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18277914Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:13:40 +0000The Pod MillJill sits down with Utah County Councilman Nathan Ivie and his wife Stephanie for the incredible story of their life3054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-human-stories-blaire-ostler--18277912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18277912Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:12:36 +0000The Pod MillJill sits down with Blaire Ostler, a bi-sexual advocate in the community to hear her story2465falsefull