Episodes

  • 133. Human Stories: Jenni Gracesun

    133. Human Stories: Jenni Gracesun
    Nov 18 2024

    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.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • 132. Human Stories: Laurie Lee Hall

    132. Human Stories: Laurie Lee Hall
    Oct 28 2024
    In 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.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 131. Human Stories: Benji Schwimmer

    131. Human Stories: Benji Schwimmer
    Feb 28 2024
    Benji 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.
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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • 130. Human Stories: Mandi McBride

    130. Human Stories: Mandi McBride
    Jan 8 2024
    Mandi graciously shares her coming out story and her journey through a mixed-orientation marriage, motherhood, and finding her own pleasure.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 129. Human Stories: Maxwell Dean Eddington

    129. Human Stories: Maxwell Dean Eddington
    Nov 20 2023
    Join 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.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 128. Human Stories: Nicole LaRue and Eliza Hill

    128. Human Stories: Nicole LaRue and Eliza Hill
    Oct 30 2023
    We are honored to hear about both Eliza Hill and Nicole LaRue's experience with family, marriage, coming out, relationships, and self-lo
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 127. Human Stories: Mary Anna Southey

    127. Human Stories: Mary Anna Southey
    Oct 2 2023
    Mary 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.

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    52 mins
  • 126. Human Stories: Stacie Gibbons

    126. Human Stories: Stacie Gibbons
    Sep 6 2023
    Join 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 end, enjoy a piano composition from Stacie entitled "Finding Myself."
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    1 hr and 44 mins