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Parrish The Thought

by Brian Keith Parrish

”If you’ve breathed a breath in this life then you have a story to tell” - Todd Hansen, host of The Story Trek.He is so right. Each one of us has a story to tell about our lives that can entertain, uplift, teach or inspire. There is only one of each of us and we can all be the wiser for hearing others’ stories.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 206: Jim Bennett and Ian Wilks | Hosts of the Inside Out podcast

    Can You Stay Faithful While Acknowledging the Church’s Mistakes? What happens when you confront difficult questions about your faith but still believe there is a place for you in the Church? In this episode with Jim and Ian, the hosts of the Inside Out Podcast, we explore the power of honest...

  2. Episode 205: Cale Strong | When Love Felt Like Judgment: My Painful Journey Leaving the LDS Church

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. CONTENT WARNING - The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk. What happens when someone raised to believe they have all the answers...

  3. Episode 204: Jeff Strong | Author of the book Torn - Why people we love are leaving the (LDS) church and what we can learn from them.

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. CONTENT WARNING - The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk. Forty percent. That's roughly how many once-active Latter-day Saints have...

  4. Episode 203: Jill Burgon | From mom to therapist: a personal journey that is changing adoption support around the world.

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. CONTENT WARNING - The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk. In this episode, we sit down with Jill Burgon, a clinical social worker who...

  5. Episode 202: Laura Titensor - Host of the Solscript Podcast | When belonging costs you your voice. Then getting it back.

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. CONTENT WARNING - The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk. In this two-part conversation with Laura Titensor, the host of The SolScript...

  6. Episode 201: Ashley Buckner LMFT | Nothing changes if nothing changes - how to recognize and heal from religious trauma.

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. CONTENT WARNING - The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk. In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Buckner, LMFT, to talk honestly…

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  7. Episode 200: Paul Burgon | Davos for Dummies

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the program. The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested, so please consume at your own risk. Davos has a reputation. A snowy playground for global elites, billionaires, and world...

  8. Episode 199: Ethan and Leland Osterhout | 20 Feet From History — Witnessing the Charlie Kirk Assassination

    Ladies and Gentlemen and whoever else is listening. The opinions of Brian, your host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk. Ethan and Leland reflect on what it means to be close—not just physically, but emotionally—to a moment that...

  9. Episode 198: Samantha | I left my faith and now I can't leave it alone...I'll tell you why

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. My guest today is Samantha, the host and creator of the TikTok and Instagram accounts MormWithThoseWhoMormed. WARNING: The opinions of the host and our guests have not been sanitized or scientifically tested so please consume at your own risk....

  10. Episode 197: Jashub Hinton | I didn't listen to my parents...now I'm addicted.

    Ladies and gentlemen—and whoever else is listening—welcome back to the show. My guest today is Jashub Hinton, a 14-year-old piano composer whose talent far exceeds his upcoming driver’s license privileges. Jashub recently released a beautiful new arrangement of one of our all-time favorite...

  11. Episode 196: Justin Levine | Guiding struggling youth from Striving to Thriving

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. My guest today is Justin Levine, the founder and coach behind @StrivetoThriveCoaching_, a high-touch coaching practice that helps teens, young adults, and families turn life’s toughest transitions into long-term growth....

  12. Episode 195: Robert Haddock and Teri Shelley | Elk Ridge Unfiltered: Talking Leadership, Growth, and Community

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. Today we’re getting real about our local leadership. I’m joined by Elk Ridge Mayor Robert Haddock and his challenger, Teri Shelley, to talk about what’s working, what’s not, and what they each hope to bring to the…

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  13. Episode 194: Barry Fell, LCSW | Therapy. Is it a life-changer, lifestyle, or a big fat waste of time?

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the show. Today my guest is Barry Fell, LCSW, who’s not only a seasoned therapist but also the author of a pretty eye-opening book called Therapy: A Life-changer, A Lifestyle, Or a Waste of Time. In it, Barry digs into the real...

  14. Episode 193: Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks | Holy mismatch: When church and mental health collide.

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the show. My guest today is Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks, PhD, LCSW, Owner/Executive Director of Wasatch Family Therapy, and she is an all around pretty good human and so gracious with the time to share her story with me. Julie…

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  15. Episode 192: Katie Coe | Holy Cow! Finally a Food Cult Leader Speaks Out

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening — welcome back to the show. My guest today is Katie Coe, Ag Science teacher at Princeton High School in Princeton, California, and, as some affectionately call her, one of the leaders of America’s food cults. We dig into her roots growing up in…

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  16. Episode 191: Jennifer Yeo | Revealing the "reality" of Reality TV's Sold on SLC

    Today’s guest is Jennifer Yeo — powerhouse CEO, founder, and principal broker of Presidio Real Estate, and one of the breakout stars of Bravo’s Sold on SLC. From juggling deals and leading a top brokerage to having reality TV cameras follow her every move, Jennifer’s seen it all — including how…

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  17. Episode 190: Laurie Lee Hall | Author of Dictates of Conscience, From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman.

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the show. In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Laurie Lee Hall, author of Dictates of Conscience: The Journey from Mormon High Priest to Transgender Woman, to explore her extraordinary life—a path marked by devotion,...

  18. Episode 189: Chris Williams | If you're feeling like poo, hormone therapy might just be for you.

    Chris Williams is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and founder of Revive Hormone Health. He has a deep passion for helping others feel their best. He is dedicated to making a meaningful and actual healing in the lives of his patients. Too often, traditional healthcare methods and...

  19. Episode 188: Valerie Hamaker | CoHost of the Latter-day Struggles podcast.

    My guest today is Valerie Hamaker, a licensed mental health professional and co-host of the popular Latter Day Struggles podcast—a show focused on helping individuals, especially members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, navigate the emotional and spiritual challenges that arise...

  20. Episode 187: Cynthia Winward and Susan Hinckley | Hosts of the At Last She Said It podcast.

    Ladies and gentlemen and whomever else is listening. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, I truly appreciate your support. Your time and attention mean the world to me, and I don’t take it for granted. If this show has added value to your life, please take a moment…

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  21. Episode 186: Amy McPhie Allebest | Where did patriarchy come from? Who invented it?

    Ladies and gentlemen and whomever else is listening. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, I truly appreciate your support. Your time and attention mean the world to me, and I don’t take it for granted. If this show has added value to your life, please take a moment…

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  22. Episode 185: Amanda Frutos | The secret life of Lottie, the blood tracker

    My guest today is Amanda Frutos, owner of Lottie, the famous Weimaraner, blood tracker. She shares the history of this amazing breed of tracker animal and the process and need for tracking big game in the Rocky Mountain West. It's a bit like CSI. SOURCES www.unitedbloodtrackers.org...

  23. Episode 184: Phelosha Collaros | America could end up like Colombia's violent 1950's civil war unless we change now!

    Welcome back to the show, my beautiful listeners. I’m so excited to share today’s conversation with you. My guest is Phelosha Collaros, the visionary founder of DepolarWise.com, a powerful community platform built with one purpose in mind: to bridge the ever-growing political and ideological...

  24. Episode183 Thiefane Magre | Those pesky Trump tariffs and what they really mean.

    Our guest today is Thiefane (pronounced TFN) Magré, founder and CEO of Prouduct. They help entrepreneurs and businesses with product global sourcing. We've asked him on the show again to try and make sense of the tariffs Donald Trump has been hammering for the past election cycle. He does a…

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  25. Episode182 Bridgette and Laney Casey | Watching our dad nearly die. The kids perspective

    My guests today are Laney and Bridgette Casey. Last year I interviewed their parents, Matt and Celeste. Over three years ago Matt was diagnosed with an extremely rare illness called Neuroendocrine cancer. It almost took his life and so often so much of the attention, although well deserved, goes…

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  26. Episode 181: Journalist Julie Rose | The evolution of media. Exactly the same, totally different.

    My guest today is 20 year veteran radio journalist Julie Rose, host of two insightful podcasts on BYU Radio; Top of Mind and the Uncomfy podcast. Several weeks ago I was invited to be guest on her Uncomfy podcast sharing a profound pivot in my own life that has helped change my perspectives on so...

  27. Episode 180: Kenn Solomon | Denver Nuggets supermascot "Rocky" revealed after 33 years behind the mask.

    I recently had the chance to sit down with my longtime friend, Supermascot Rocky, the iconic face (or should I say fur) of the Denver Nuggets, whom I've known for over 33 years. In a candid and heartwarming interview, Rocky (Kenn Solomon) finally reveals the secrets behind the mask after all…

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  28. Episode 179: Kenny Wyland | A conservative argument against Trump...from a liberal.

    Welcome back to the show. Thank you for being here. My guest today is Kenny Wyland, a small business owner and real estate investor. This episode was originally designed to have two average American guys talking about why one of them loves Trump and one does not. For the sake of understanding...

  29. Episode 178: Alicia Keller | Three Bridges, VP of Sales, talks luxury living in Utah County

    Hello ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. My guest today is Alicia Keller, VP of Sales for the brand new luxury living community in south Utah County called Three Bridges in Salem, Utah. She gives us a sneak peak into the origin, vision, and progress of this amazing new high-end...

  30. Episode 177: Elizabeth Allen and Ellie Higginson | State champion cheerleaders. It ain't all lipstick, skirts and jumping around.

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, once again, welcome back to the program. I have two special guests today. They are Elizabeth Allen and Ellie Higginson, former and current Utah State cheer champions from Salem Hills High School. They reveal the not-so-secret world behind the...

  31. Episode 176: Camille, Landon, Jennah and Emily | Teen perspectives part 2, nearly 5 years later

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, thank you again for listening to the show. My guests today are Landon and Camille Pollard, Jennah Lee Sheffield and Emily Parrish. Almost 5 years ago, we had all of them on the show in an episode called "Perspectives on Life, Like from…

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  32. Episode 175: Cary and Reiley Snowden | Father-son creators of the Rock Logster app

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the program. My guests today are Cary and Reiley Snowden, a father-son app development team and creators of Simple Migrane Tracker and most recently, Rock Logster, a music and memory journaling app for those who love concerts. A...

  33. Episode 174: Ashlie Sanders and Emilie Call | That's Church Podcast

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening, welcome back to the program. My guests today are sisters Ashlie Sanders (@the_nuanced_mormon) and Emilie Call, hosts of the growing podcast called That's Church. Both are lifelong members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...

  34. Episode 173: Tiffany Sowby | Founder of Rising Violet

    Today my guest is Tiffany Sowby, founder of a new foundation, Rising Violet, supporting mostly women who are trying to establish financial independence from previous partners who were the sole bread winners. Many women feel cultural expectations and pressure to rely entirely upon their partners…

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  35. Episode 172: Eden Strader | Part 3, My message to Mormon parents of gay children. Just love them like we're taught.

    Welcome back to the program ya'll. On the show today is my queer daughter Eden Strader. She came out to us three years ago. The process was a serious growth challenge for us as her parents. We handled it a little bit right but mostly wrong. Not out of malice but ignorance. A lot of damage was…

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  36. Episode 171: Mayor Brent Winder, Woodland Hills, UT | A slice of paradise on the hill.

    Welcome back to the show. My guest today is the Mayor of Woodland Hills, UT, Brent Winder. He joins me today to talk about what it's like to put yourself out there, run for and hold public office. Taking a look behind the curtain and to brag a little about why this community is such a draw for...

  37. Episode 170: Rachel and Aaron Earnest | Ask us why we live in Summit Creek

    Welcome back to Parrish The Thought podcast. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Rachel and Aaron Earnest, who have recently relocated to the breathtaking mountain neighborhood of Summit Creek in Woodland Hills, Utah. Join us as they share their journey and reveal why they chose this...

  38. Episode 169: Isaac Steed | From sweet life to survival under the control of FLDS cult leader Warren Jeffs.

    Ladies and gentlemen, and whoever else is listening. Welcome back again to the show. This may be one of the most intriguing episodes in the last 5 years. Several months ago I interviewed author Charlene Paul, Episode 159, who wrote a book called Devotion Deliverance Deception, Keep Sweet - Pray…

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  39. Episode 168: Author Rebecca Woulfe | The Gift of a Punishment-Free Childhood: A New Way to Parent for a New World

    My guest today is the author of The Gift of a Punishment-Free Childhood, Rebecca Woulfe. This book is a refreshing oasis for parents—a loving and humorous account of one mother’s journey of parenting her children without punishment. Rebecca Woulfe empowers you to trust your instincts, address…

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  40. Episode 167: Troy Warner of First Class Home Mortgage | Real estate is still one of the best wealth building tools. Get in the game now.

    My guest today is Troy Warner of First Class Home Mortgage. We talk about the current concerns in the market and why it's still a great time to own real estate, if you can manage it of course. It also may not be a dark as it seems. One tip. Stop watching the media as basis for your research in...

  41. Episode 166: Tiffany Sowby and Allyson Reynolds | Hosts of The Sisterhood Podcast

    My guests today are the hosts of the long-time LDS podcast called The Sisterhood Podcast. Two LDS women who have created a hopeful place for women who love the gospel but struggle with the church. Promoting love and understanding for women all over the faith spectrum. We talk about how we as…

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  42. Episode 165: Kenny Parcell | Clarifying the controversial NAR court case

    Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the program. Today my guest is former NAR, National Association of Realtors president, Kenny Parcell here to talk about, and clarify, the recent court ruling against NAR and what that actually means for buyers, sellers, realtors...

  43. Episode 164: Hunter Rasmussen | How getting shot by my friend blessed my life.

    My guest today is Hunter Rasmussen, otherwise recently known as the 1 Legged Hunter. About 5 months ago, in a freak hunting accident, he was accidentally shot by his friend and ended up losing his leg below the knee. As a young man about to start the rest of his life, this was a devastating blow....

  44. Episode 163: Malory Ruesch | An addicts journey through hell and recovery.

    Welcome, my guest today is Malory Ruesch, author of the book Inspired to Recover and owner of Ruesch Recovery. She has deep knowledge of the ups and downs of addiction and recovery as she is a recovering addict herself, of almost 10 years. We deep dive into the choices that led her down the dark...

  45. Episode 162: Jennifer Grimshaw and Heather Morley | Slaying it as single mothers and realtors.

    My guests today are two. Jennifer Grimshaw and Heather Morley. Two amazing humans, utah realtors and most impressive of all, they’re both working single moms. Life happened to both of them in a hard way but they embraced uncomfortable and are killing it in real estate and being pretty dang cool...

  46. Episode 161: Amy Watkins Jensen, Founder of Women on The Stand | The LDS Church says women are equals. Prove it!

    My guest today is Amy Watkins Jensen, faithful member of the LDS Church, wife, mother, and creator of the IG account, Women on the Stand. This episode is primarily for members of the LDS Church but has implications in all religions and organizations. Why is this important? In a typical LDS Church...

  47. Episode 160: Careshmeh French | My young husband died. Don't make me feel wrong for mourning his loss my way.

    My guest today is Careshmeh French and a couple years ago, she lost her soul mate, best friend and husband. All who happened to have been the same amazing man. This loss has left her broken beyond anything she has ever experienced before. The strange part about this is how those around her are...

  48. Episode 159: Author Charlene Paul | Devotion, Deception, Deliverance: Keep Sweet - Pray and Obey, Isaac's Story

    My guest today is author of a new-ish book which takes us on a personal tour inside the FLDS church through one man's personal experience at the feet of Warren Jeffs, Charlene Paul. Issac's life is nothing short of astonishing! A shocking and mesmerizing story of faith, abuse, courage and…

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  49. Episode 158: Brian Keith Parrish | Guest appearance on the Command Performances podcast with Cheryl Knowlton

    Welcome back to the show. Today the microphones are flipped and I am in the hot seat as a guest on Cheryl Knowlton's Command Performances podcast. Cheryl is a public speaker and a public speaking coach, real estate coach and a ton of other energetic things. She grills me and gets me to tell my...

  50. Episode 157: Mark Hugentobler | Humanizing felons and changing the Utah state prison system

    After a long and successful career as a high school coach and administrator, Mark was "sentenced" to prison by his local school board. He became the academy principal with the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. Arriving at the "Island of Misfit Toys", he quickly realized a...

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”If you’ve breathed a breath in this life then you have a story to tell” - Todd Hansen, host of The Story Trek.He is so right. Each one of us has a story to tell about our lives that can entertain, uplift, teach or inspire. There is only one of each of us and we can all be the wiser for hearing others’ stories.

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Brian Keith Parrish

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”If you’ve breathed a breath in this life then you have a story to tell” - Todd Hansen, host of The Story Trek.He is so right. Each one of us has a story to tell about our lives that can entertain, uplift, teach or inspire. There is only one of each of us and we can all be the wiser for hearing...

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