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AMbitious

By Ammon Cluff

AMbitious explores difficult topics such as relationships, religion, beliefs and behavior honestly and unpacks it in a raw and authentic way.
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10 - How to Achieve Mindfulness

AMbitiousMar 26, 2019

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59 - Big questions after leaving religion

59 - Big questions after leaving religion

Cheyenne is back! Round 3. In the conversation, Ammon & Cheyenne talk about the big questions that naturally come up after leaving the Mormon church. They also discuss religious trauma. ENJOY!

Apr 05, 202202:28:18
57 - We were in a dark place [VIDEO]
Feb 16, 202201:02:22
56 - You’re done having kids…now what? [VIDEO]
Feb 13, 202202:40:28
55 - How Life & Death Shaped Angeline Wolff

55 - How Life & Death Shaped Angeline Wolff

Angeline Wolff is a writer, model and mother living in Southern Oregon with her family. She published a book which is a compilation of her poetry. You can purchase a copy of her book at https://www.lovemisswolff.com. Ammon & Angie talk about her father who committed suicide when she was 18 and in the same week she found out she was pregnant with her daughter. She claims that her daughter saved her life. This is a conversation of vulnerability and struggle and finding ways to express yourself and move passed trauma. Angie uses poetry to cope with her father's passing and has been able to help a lot of people who can relate to her. ENJOY! 

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Feb 06, 202202:13:20
54 - Adderall with Dyson Cluff

54 - Adderall with Dyson Cluff

Dyson is Ammon's youngest brother. They're 17 years apart and they discuss their very different upbringings and what that feels like. Dyson was also recently diagnosed with ADHD and takes adderall. They chat about what their experience with medication is like (good and bad). ENJOY!

Jan 30, 202202:01:38
53 - Parenting Your Parents with Jeremiah Svaren

53 - Parenting Your Parents with Jeremiah Svaren

Jeremiah's relationship with his dad is unique. In this episode, Ammon and Jeremiah talk about when the roles of parenting are reversed and you have to take care of you parents. Jeremiah goes into the challenge of his dad's health declining and the lengths he had to go to in order to insure his dad's safety and how he balances that with his career, work life and all his other responsibilities. Sometimes life comes at you fast and you have to adapt sooner that you originally thought you would. ENJOY!

Jan 23, 202201:15:57
52 - Jasmine’s adult decision

52 - Jasmine’s adult decision

Jasmine is Ammon's sister (married to Jesse Troutman). This episode is all about Jasmine's mindset and thought process the night she drank with her family without telling Jesse beforehand. It's a follow up conversation to last week's episode (My fight with Jesse Troutman). They talk about making independent choices as an adult and the difficulties that can carry with it. Jasmine also talks about her postpartum experience and what it's like to be a young mother to 3 kiddos. ENJOY!
Jan 16, 202201:41:09
51 - My fight with Jesse Troutman

51 - My fight with Jesse Troutman

Jesse is Ammon's brother in law. In this episode, they process their biggest fight they had. Confronting family about conflict is hard but we all go through it. This conversation is an attempt to be brave in the face of disagreements and strong emotions. Jesse also discusses his CrossFit training and how he's taking testosterone injections. They also discuss Jesse's professional life and how he wants to buy a jewelry business. 

Jan 09, 202202:17:29
49 - Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) with Alicia Stetler

49 - Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) with Alicia Stetler

Alicia is a therapist who specializes in IFS or internal family systems which is a type of therapy where the person breaks apart their parts and learns how to listen to them and give them a voice. She is also in recovery for drug abuse. She opens up about her life and struggles and how she's grown. ENJOY!
Dec 26, 202101:44:42
48 - Does part of you die when you get married?

48 - Does part of you die when you get married?

Cody and Summer have been married for 1 year. Ammon and Taylor had dinner at their house and this is a conversation between the 4 of them about marriage, divorce, sex...you know, typical drunken dinner topics. ENJOY!
Dec 19, 202102:20:20
47 - My girlfriend is Bi-sexual

47 - My girlfriend is Bi-sexual

Taylor Marie is a photographer in southern Oregon who specializes in intimates, boudoir, branding content and much more. She opens up on the podcast about her polyamorous past and how she's bi-sexual. Ammon voices his initial impression of what it was like to date Taylor. Later in the episode he discusses challenges he faced with beginning his treatment with adderall and discovering the difficulty it presented when mixing it with alcohol.
Dec 12, 202101:47:23
46 - I wish someone would have told me...

46 - I wish someone would have told me...

Dallas and Mya tell their story of how they met and then dive into different aspects of their relationship struggles and successes. They live in Bozeman Montana where they run an Airbnb and have a wood studio and an art studio where they both work out of. Check out their instagrams @cluffwodworks and @myacluffstudio
Dec 06, 202101:47:57
45 - Psychedelics saved her from meth

45 - Psychedelics saved her from meth

Teresa struggled with drug addiction for years and has an incredible story of triumph and recovery. I hope you enjoy listening and learning from her experience and realize that everyone's journey looks and sounds a little bit different. All of this is our opinions only and not medical advice or recommended by us.
Nov 30, 202101:49:59
44 - Polyamory lifestyle in Utah #quadlife

44 - Polyamory lifestyle in Utah #quadlife

The "lifestyle" is a term used to describe multiple different dynamics inside of relationships. The most familiar dynamic is probably swinger. Shawn opens up about his journey from a religious background into the lifestyle of where he's at now. Enjoy!
Nov 26, 202102:38:30
43 - Happiness through hardship

43 - Happiness through hardship

A pretty intense conversation with Safa Qureshi about her trauma as a child. She's the daughter of immigrants and grew up in Texas with 2 younger sisters. All woman have different experiences and challenges and Safa's are unique and interesting to dive into. She's brave in her vulnerability which makes this episode cathartic and also challenging.  Connect with Safa: Instagram - @silverkeycreations Listen to her podcast My Positive Pocket Facebook - Silver Key Creations See her Art - www.silverkeycreations.com Subscribe to her newsletter & join her Flutter Flock
Nov 06, 202101:44:57
42 - OCD, anxiety and ADHD with Cody Porter

42 - OCD, anxiety and ADHD with Cody Porter

Cody Porter lives with anxiety and mild OCD. He chats with Ammon about his childhood, college days, how he met his wife, medication and a lot more. One thing they both have in common is their struggle to feel into what they want/need when they are with other people. Any tips, leave them in the Q&A. 
Oct 27, 202101:41:08
41 - Where I'm at with the Mormon Church

41 - Where I'm at with the Mormon Church

Cheyenne returns for round two of her appearance on AMMbitious. She and I discuss Mormonism and what it was like growing up in the same church group in Southern Oregon. We both have moved away from the church in our own style and timing. This conversation is meant to be constructive and is our individual experiences and opinions, NOT a representation of everyone's experience or a generalization of the Mormon church as a whole. ENJOY!
Sep 30, 202101:41:33
40 - BE A MAN

40 - BE A MAN

Jeremy Foreman is a business owner in Southern Oregon. He owns Art FX Fine Jewelry which is a sponsor of this episode. Ammon and Jeremy explore the topic of confidence and how to not lose yourself to society or to a partner.
Visit Art FX in Ashland Oregon and get 10% off your jewelry purchase when you mention the AMMbitious podcast.
Sep 20, 202101:35:58
39 - Anxiety and why alcohol is NOT the solution

39 - Anxiety and why alcohol is NOT the solution

Anxiety is plaguing the world. Trinity describes her anxiety and offers some tools to help you understand yours and to overcome it.
Sep 13, 202152:39
38 - Teaching my brother how to make friends

38 - Teaching my brother how to make friends

Dyson cluff, (ammons youngest brother) comes on the pod to talk about anxiety, talking to friends, being an introvert, going to FRESHMAN year of high school at the beginning of a pandemic (COVID). The acronym SHR stands for SEEN HEARD REMEMBERED. Ryan Serhant talks about this in his latest book (2021) BIG MONEY ENERGY. Learn how to talk to people and be confident and listen to how deep dyson's voice got...MIND blown.
Sep 07, 202131:42
37 - ADHdad

37 - ADHdad

ladies and gentlemen, he's back. dane cluff! He's here to shed some light on his anxiety, marriage, ADHD, and being a dad in 2021 to 6 kids. lots of wisdom dropped in this episode. Grab a pen and some paper to take some notes because you're gonna get learnt today.
Sep 05, 202139:31
36 - We had COVID!

36 - We had COVID!

A bit of a random episode. I guess when you don't upload for 6 months you have a lot of updating to do! Here you go!
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Aug 24, 202146:43
35 - cheyenne's domestic violence story

35 - cheyenne's domestic violence story

*WARNING* This episode contains strong language and a story of domestic abuse.

Cheyenne Thomas (Skillman) is a long time friend. She's had 3 different husbands. We dive into her first marriage and discuss the domestic abuse she survived. We also discuss her diabetes, the mormon church, and a lot more. ENJOY!
Feb 16, 202102:01:54
34 - what teachers are going through right now

34 - what teachers are going through right now

Karen Cluff is Ammon's mom. She's a 5th grade teacher and has had to adapt her entire professional life due to the current state of the world being shut down. She also gives some great marriage advice from the perspective of 32 years into her marriage.
Feb 10, 202101:09:18
33 - Being a parent during COVID with Kaylynn Muntifering

33 - Being a parent during COVID with Kaylynn Muntifering

kaylynn is a mom, wife, teacher and AMMbitious in that she wants to get back into the work force (eventually). Check out her instagram @kaylynn.muntifering and buy some of her art!
Feb 06, 202101:13:13
32 - Relationship Quirks

32 - Relationship Quirks

When you're in a relationship, sometimes you start to notice little quirks. Braden and Emily discuss farting, sleeping, camping and more. ENJOY!
Oct 04, 202050:29
31 - Fucking Brilliant with Leah Hamilton
May 17, 202037:32
30 - Mom says Dad is more religious than she is

30 - Mom says Dad is more religious than she is

Ammon and his mother sit down and chat about how she has adapted to teaching her 5th grade class online. They also discuss the Zodiac signs, religion, relationships, marriage and what it's like to be with the same person for 32 years. It's a good one.
May 08, 202001:17:34
29 - The Creative Struggle with Taylor Marie
Nov 30, 201954:10
28 - what it means to hold space
Sep 26, 201937:02
27 - Guilty Pleasures

27 - Guilty Pleasures

Ammon & Braden both suffer from some pretty intense guilty pleasures. Don't pretend like you're immune. ENJOY!  Follow Ammon on Instragram @ammoncluff and Braden @braden.pnw Support us by subscribing and telling a friend!
Aug 25, 201946:27
26 - Ammon's going to AFRICA and Braden's eating MAGGOTS
Aug 16, 201939:35
25 - Struggling with your identity with Jasmine Cluff

25 - Struggling with your identity with Jasmine Cluff

Jasmine Troutman is Ammon & Braden's younger sister. She got married young, had 2 sons, and now lives in Alaska a few thousand miles away from her family for the first time in her life. She opens up about her struggle finding her identity nowadays. Have a joyful, authentic listen. Follow Ammon on Instragram @ammoncluff and Braden @braden.pnw Support us by subscribing and telling a friend!
Aug 09, 201954:11
24 - You'll love rap music after this with Canyon Cluff
Aug 06, 201956:23
23 - Motherhood is awesome...but it also sucks
Jul 30, 201901:14:51
22 - A dip into Ammon's divorce
Jul 23, 201901:07:09
21 - Meet the Creator of the Creators of Cluff Chronicles
Jul 15, 201954:04
20 - Why Braden left the Mormon Church
Jul 09, 201957:08
19 - Highlights of Living in the Pacific Northwest
Jun 29, 201939:49
18 - New Co-host! Braden Cluff
Jun 26, 201930:33
17 - Finally, an episode about LENSES!

17 - Finally, an episode about LENSES!

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May 21, 201901:02:27
16 - Mental Health and the Power of Visualization with Brittany Brown

16 - Mental Health and the Power of Visualization with Brittany Brown

Brittany Brown is 21 years old and on a path to retire by the time she is 23! She's a professional dancer and violinist. She has her own YouTube channel where she shares her wonderful personality and her story of mental health, suicide, and what dancing, music, and violin means to her.
Follow Brittany on Instagram @beatswithbrit
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May 14, 201901:03:36
15 - SHEDCRAZY...enough said

15 - SHEDCRAZY...enough said

Ben Dettamanti A.K.A SHEDCRAZY is a self proclaimed shed hunter, which means he picks up antlers that elk and deer had dropped during their natural life cycle. He films youtube videos and creates a lot of entertaining, educational, and awesome content for Instagram! We talk about the challenges of social media and how authenticity is key, always.
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May 07, 201901:12:40
14 - Mixing Firefighting with Photography with Rob Hooper

14 - Mixing Firefighting with Photography with Rob Hooper

Battalion Chief Robert Hooper is a professional fine arts photographer of 20+ years and has worked for St. George Fire Dept. for the past 15 years, 4 of which have been as a Battalion Chief. He has AMMbitions of owning his own gallery, buying a sprinter van and traveling when he retires. He talks about staying relevant, adjusting your ambitions as you evolve, and being able to retire at the age of 43 to pursue his passion of landscape photography. Rob has contributed photos to Apple, National Geographic and more!
Follow him on Instagram @rjhooperphoto

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Apr 30, 201901:01:26
13 - Eliminating Your Excuses with Marj Desius

13 - Eliminating Your Excuses with Marj Desius

Marj Desius is an international singer, vocal coach, and performer from Haiti. She's performed with many professional musicians and artists in her career. Her motto is "Music For A Purpose." She uses her talent and passion to help raise money for amazing causes around the world.
Follow her HERE
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Apr 12, 201952:21
12 - I Am Salt Lake with Chris Holifield
Apr 01, 201901:18:07
11 - Music & Therapy with Black Jesus

11 - Music & Therapy with Black Jesus

I met Tekulvē on a video job. He's a singer, songwriter, family therapist, dad, baker...the list goes on! I hope you enjoy this episode. I really had a great time talking with him.
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Mar 29, 201901:22:01
10 - How to Achieve Mindfulness

10 - How to Achieve Mindfulness

Natalie is quite a well spoken and AMMbitious woman! She gives 4 tips and tricks for balancing home life with work life.
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Mar 26, 201938:51
9 - Canadian AMbition Eh?
Mar 22, 201901:10:51
8 - The Driven Women Project with Erin Smith
Mar 19, 201950:53