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Alternatives Podcast
by Alternatives Medical Clinic
Welcome to the Alternatives Podcast! Here, you're promised an honest conversation. We're going to address topics that are sometimes uncomfortable to discuss, like relationships, sexuality, and all things adulting. Not talking about these things can leave us feeling confused, alone and rejected. So this is why we want to come along side you, share what we have learned and empower you. Some of us are old. And some of us are young. This is not your mama's podcast, but she is welcome, all are welcome.
Episodes
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A Conversation About the Future of the Podcast
Today, we are sitting down with our Board President, Megan Donovan and we are talking about the future of the podcast! Alternatives is in a season of transition and Megan is sharing a bit of what it looks like!
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Hope for Your Pregnancy and Parenting Journey
On this week's episode, we are having one of our dear friends, Joan Esquivel share about the start of her pregnancy and parenting journey! She has a powerful story that is sure to bring you hope. If you are pregnant, a parent, or would like to hear one of our patient's stories, give this episode…
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Encouragement for the Person Who Feels Stressed About Taxes
On this week's episode of the #alternativespodcast, we are talking about taxes with our friend, Kenny Winter! Kenny is a Financial Consultant and is also on our board! We know this is something that a lot of us have questions about or feel anxious about, so we are grateful for how Kenny breaks…
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Communication, Boundaries, and Social Media
Today, we get to have a conversation about social media with our friend Cody Vermillion! Cody has managed many different social media accounts throughout the years and has great things to say about this topic. He shares that our time on social media should result in connection with other people.…
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How to Be Intentional with Your Time
Today, we have a very special episode on the #alternativespodcast! In our culture that's so fast paced, time management seems so important. Time management isn't important because it allows us to do more things, it's important because it allows us to be more intentional and make time for what's...
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Growing In 2021
On this week's episode of the podcast, Jeremy Johnson is joining us again, as we talk about 2021. So many of us are wanting the new year to be different than this year. Jeremy talks about how we can grow and set goals in the new year, even if 2021 doesn't go as planned. We hope this episode gives...
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How to Make Christmas More Meaningful and Less Stressful
Today on the #alternativespodcast, we are having an encouraging conversation with our friend, Cyndie de Neve! Stress levels seem to be high during the holidays, especially with what we're facing in 2020. Cyndie offers practical steps and ideas to alleviate the stress, so we can spend time doing...
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How to Communicate with Your Loved Ones During the Holidays
We have a very important topic today on the #alternativespodcast! Jon and JoAnn Goodman are joining us for a conversation about how to communicate with family during the holidays. We discuss how communication can help us avoid fights, how to set up boundaries, and why it's important to be...
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How to Keep Comparison from Being the Thief of Your Joy
We are excited because Tammy is taking a sabbatical for some nice R&R with her family and our COO Cana Davidson will be filling in with Hannah! Our guest for today is Juana Jackson and she is talking about how we can keep comparison from stealing our joy. Juana shares how comparison happens when…
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Choosing Friends Wisely
Our special guest for this episode is one of our long time friends, Mariah Andrews and we're talking all things friendship! We talk about why it's important to pick friends wisely, what to look for in a friend, and how to have a lasting friendship! Who we choose to be our friends makes all the...
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Being Courageous In the Midst of Fear
Our podcast guest for this week's episode of the #alternativespodcast is one of our favorite friends, Ryan Oliver!!! Today we are talking about how we can be courageous in the midst of fear. One thing that Ryan shared is that when we are afraid, the best thing we can do is focus on the next right...
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Caring for Your Whole Self with PIESS
We are bringing Karen Plevyak, our STI Coordinator back on the podcast for this week's episode of the #alternativespodcast! This is an important topic that Karen makes fun! When it comes to your health, it's important to look at all aspects of it. Karen breaks this down and shares how we can...
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When You Feel Like You Hit a Wall
On this week's episode of the podcast, we get to hear from Vicki Stone! Vicki is telling us about a time when she felt like she hit a wall and all that she knew no longer worked. If you know Vicki, you know this is going to be a great episode!
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Healing After an Abortion
On this week's episode of the podcast, we are talking about healing after an abortion. Our guest is one of our board members, Kim Henson! She shares her abortion story with us, as well as what the healing process looked like for her. If you've had an abortion, we hope that you feel lighter and...
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Adoption from the Child's Perspective
On this week's episode of the podcast, we get to hear an adoption story, but from the perspective of the child. Nicole Newby is our guest and she shares what it was like being adopted, what her feelings are towards her birth mom, and kindly answers our many questions about adoption! This is...
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When Life Doesn't Go Your Way
We are so excited for today's episode of the podcast because our special guest is our friend, Dennis Keating! We are talking about when life doesn't go our way. This is a topic that most of us are familiar with. Dennis gives such a great perspective on this! Disappointment will come and we can...
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Changing Your Family Story
Today's episode of the podcast is so important! We all have family stories and we have a choice of whether or not we want to repeat them. Our guest is Marilyn Williams and she shares her family story with us and how she found freedom from it… SO POWERFUL! If you are working through generational...
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Finding Rest In Unrest
This week one the podcast, we are talking about something that most of us need to hear in this season! Our sweet friend, Lynette Fuson joins us for a conversation about rest. We are in a hard season and it's so easy to feel burnt out. If you are feeling this way, this episode will be REFRESHING…
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Finding Freedom from a Pornography Addiction
Our special guest for today's episode is one of our long time friends, Allen Robinette! Allen is sharing his story about how he found freedom from a pornography addiction. Allen shares a stat that 80% of men have been addicted to pornography. It is a common struggle in our culture for both men…
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Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude
Welcome to Season 3 of the Alternatives Podcast! Our special guest for this episode is AMC's Nurse Manager, Julie Adams!! In this episode, Julie is talking about the importance of having an attitude of gratitude throughout every season that we are in and even gives us a gratitude challenge. After...
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How to Navigate Tough Family Dynamics During COVID-19
This is our FINAL episode of Season 2! Our guests are Chip Whitman and Katie Kirgiss. We're talking about how to navigate tough family dynamics in the midst of COVID-19. If you or a friend are struggling with this right now, we promise that you will leave this episode feeling empowered to address...
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Maintaining Friendships During COVID-19
Since Friendship Day is this week, we thought we'd record an episode about friendship and COVID-19! Our guest for today is Seth Redden! We discuss the good in friendship, difficulties of friendship, and importance of friendship, especially in the midst of a pandemic! Seth said it so wonderfully,...
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What to Do With the Uncertainty and Anxiety of COVID-19
Today on the podcast, we're having an honest conversation about anxiety! We are so excited because Craig Marshall is returning for another episode! Craig shares that with everyone going on, anxiety is a common response. We dive right into talking about what anxiety is, how to identify it in...
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Parenting During COVID-19
We are SO looking forward to this week's episode because our guests are Beth and Josh Rose! They are sharing what their experience has been like parenting during a pandemic! They are some of the funnest parents we know and we can't wait for you to hear from them!
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Hope for Your Marriage in the Midst of COVID-19
Our guests for this episode are Chris and Amy Brown, as well as Tim and Christina Mitchell! COVID-19 has put marriages in a unique situation and our guests are speaking into that. We have newlyweds AND a couple that's been married for 24 years, so there are multiple perspectives for you to hear...
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Changing Your Wedding and Engagement Plans because of COVID-19
This episode of the podcast is near and dear to us! We know many that had to change their engagement and wedding plans because of COVID-19 and want to have an honest conversation about this. Our special guests for this week are Juliana Robinson and Ryan Lunde!! Juliana and Ryan are sharing how…
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Non-Negotiables in Life in COVID-19
Today's special guest is Mark Childers! To be honest, we laughed through most of this episode. Mark is talking about non-negotiables in life in COVID-19. We learned so much from him and had a blast recording!
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Graduating During COVID-19
Welcome to Season 2 of the Alternatives Podcast! Our guest for this episode is Tammy's daughter, Julianne De Armas! She is a recent college graduate and is sharing what her experience has been like graduating the midst of a pandemic. If you are graduating college or high school and feel...
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Real Motherhood
Today's episode is different than what we usually do. Alternatives had a time of encouragement over Zoom for moms in our community and we wanted to share it with you all. There are lots of friends on this call, husbands and kids come in out, the audio could use a little help, but this…
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Tips For A First Date
Our dear friend Leslie Salazar-Carrillo from is on sharing her tips for a first date! We talk about what to do with your first date nerves, what to talk about, and how to know if you should go on a second date. Leslie shares the importance of being yourself and using a first date to really get to...
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Things To Consider When You Are Thinking About Furthering Your Education
Our friend Assad Saif is on the show this week, sharing some things to consider when you are thinking about furthering your education. The big takeaway is how important it is to be intentional when making this decision. Evaluate where you are, where you want to be, and seek out the best path to…
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Encouragement For The Parent That Has A Child With Special Needs
This week, we were able to sit down with Megan Cataline. Megan is an advocate for children with special needs. We often have a fear of saying the wrong thing to a parent that has a child with special needs, so we don't say anything at all. Megan talks about this with us as well as the excitement...
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Is A Friends With Benefits Relationship Actually Beneficial?
Discussing sex can be uncomfortable, but we think it's important to talk about! This week, we're answering the question, "Is a friends with benefits relationships truly beneficial?" Our friend Joe Cole is back and answers this question very candidly. He talks about how sex is more than receiving...
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Adoption From A Birth Mom's Perspective
This week on the podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from a birth mom that selflessly placed her baby for adoption. This mama is Grace Dulaney, the founder of the Agnus Dei Foundation. We get to hear about her journey of placing her baby and the good that's come from it. Adoption is a great...
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Red Hot Monogamy
It is the final week of Love Month and we are finishing it off strong with a conversation about Red Hot Monogamy. Pam and Bill are back with us! In a previous episode, Pam and Bill shared that one of the best things for a marriage is to keep the sex sizzling. We want you to have a love that lasts...
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The Secret Language of Successful Couples
For week 3 of love month, we are talking about The Secret Language of Successful Couples. Pam and Bill are bringing some serious wisdom to this episode! Often times, relationship advice can seem so complicated. They make it so simple for us by sharing the key needs of each person: Women need to...
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The 10 Best Decisions A Couple Can Make
We are back for week 2 of Love Month on the podcast! This week, Pam and Bill are going to be talking about the 10 Best Decisions A Couple Can Make. Pam and Bill also talk about the different seasons that we walk through and how to leave a legacy as a couple. Lasting love requires intentionality…
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Men Are Like Waffles - Women Are Like Spaghetti
February marks the start of our love series! Our guests for this series are Pam and Bill Farrel. They are the founders of Love Wise, an organization that helps others build lasting relationships. This week, we dive into the core differences between men and women. When we aren't aware of these...
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What Male Leadership Is Really Supposed To Look Like
Our guests for this week's episode are Freddy and Traci Keiaho! You might know this couple because Freddy was a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts! We are talking all things male leadership. There is a stigma in our culture about this topic and we want to address it. We're talking about what...
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Encouragement On Your Career Journey
Our sweet guest is Analisa De Armas! She is the Assistant Director of Hume SD and is giving a little encouragement to all of us on our career journey. She shares her story of starting as a summer counselor, admitting to herself that she loves camp life, to eventually being on the director team.…
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A Conversation About Counseling
Craig Marshall is our guest for today and we are having a conversation about counseling! Craig is the pastor of a local church and is one of our biggest supporters and encouragers. He shares the importance of counseling and what counseling truly is. This is a topic that can sometimes be awkward…
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How To Make A Budget And Get Out Of Debt
Today's episode is all about finances! We are sharing ways that you can create a budget and get out of debt. Our guests are Jeff and Kelli Warren. They are husband and wife and teach Financial Peace University. They are some of the coolest people we know and go on all of their adventures without...
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Setting Goals You Can Actually Achieve
2020 is just around the corner and we wanted to have a conversation about resolutions and setting goals! Our guest is Jeremy Johnson and he talks about the importance of asking, "Why?" when setting goals. It is so hard to stay on track, when you don't care about the goal and asking the why allows...
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Holiday Tips For The Family On A Limited Income
This week, we are sharing holiday tips for the family on a limited income. The holidays can be expensive and it is so easy to overspend! We are talking all things Christmas with our friend, Ashley Fletcher. Ashley shares insight on traditions, hosting, gift giving, and even traveling. If you are...
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How To Navigate The Holidays While Single
Today, our guest is Stephanie Minnick and we are talking about navigating the holidays while single! Steph shares some of the struggles and joys of being single as well as some fun things to do with friends during the holidays, if you are single. She also shares ways you can include your single...
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Options For The Couple That Doesn't Want To Go On The Pill
Karen, our STI Coordinator is back with us and we are talking about options for the couple that doesn't want to go on the pill! Birth control can be such a tricky thing to figure out. We know that many people are on the pill, but we also know that it's not right for everyone. If you have ever...
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When Life Doesn't Look Like You Had Planned
Maya was an accomplished student and standout athlete at USD. Her life suddenly changed when she found out she was pregnant. She learned how to make the most out of the situation and see it as a blessing. Here at AMC, we know that everyone will have circumstances in their life that are not going…
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A Man's Abortion Story
Our special guest for today is Gunnar Hanson, also known as the Seal Pastor! However, Gunnar is not talking about his career as a Seal or Pastor. He is sharing his abortion story. We hope Gunnar's experience will encourage you to open up about your previous hurts and find freedom from them!
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Date Ideas for the Couple On A Budget
Today, we are chatting with Christina Mitchell! We are talking about being intentional in dating, specifically with our money. Christina shares her wisdom for couples in all seasons of relationships. We learned so many great things from her and know you will too!
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Changing the Way We Think About Adoption
Our special guest for today's episode is Sarah Lanza, the director of the Adoption Center of San Diego. Sarah is passionate about helping women in unplanned pregnancies as well as helping adoptive parents complete their family. Today, she talks about the stigma around adoption and the many…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Alternatives Podcast! Here, you're promised an honest conversation. We're going to address topics that are sometimes uncomfortable to discuss, like relationships, sexuality, and all things adulting. Not talking about these things can leave us feeling confused, alone and rejected. So this is why we want to come along side you, share what we have learned and empower you. Some of us are old. And some of us are young. This is not your mama's podcast, but she is welcome, all are welcome.
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