The Chat

On this episode of The Chat, Emma is joined by one of her good friends Trey Gunnar. Trey talks about his experiences about coming out as gay and how his life has changed since making that decision. He also talks about being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and also being a member of the LBGTQ community. They discuss how he has navigated his lifestyle and choices since coming out, and the challenges that have come with that. This is the first-ever uncut and unedited episode of The Chat. 

On this episode of The Chat, Emma is joined by Sam Lacomb. Sam and Emma discuss when and where Sam was called to serve an LDS mission, and the circumstances of Sam eventually returning home from his mission early. They talk about the thoughts and feelings Sam felt during and after this experience and what he learned from it. 

If you or someone you know would like to reach out and talk to Sam you can contact him via Instagram @slambolaco 

On this episode, Emma is joined by one of her roommates Rachel Seeman. Emma and Rachel discuss a gratitude experiment that they did together and their findings with that experiment. They talk about why gratitude is so important to practice in our everyday lives, and ways that they have been able to practice gratitude in their own lives. They also talk about the power of gratitude and its ability to change the way we view ourselves, other people, and our lives. 

Sources referenced in this podcast are: 

"The How of Happiness" by Sonja Lyubomirsky 

"Grateful in Any Circumstance"- President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

On this episode of The Chat, Emma is joined by a former guest on the podcast; Maizey Clark. Emma and Maizey update the listeners on Maizey's most recent endeavors and interests. They ultimately discuss the story of Maizey's father passing away when she was very young. They talk about how her dad's passing affected her life and how she has gotten to know him even more after his death. 

Maizey's Spotify account: https://open.spotify.com/user/maizeyclark?si=GCzFmRYIQmih-PCGzoqj2A

On this episode of The Chat, Emma is joined by one of her best friends Karen McCleve. Emma and Karen discuss confidence and self esteem.  They discuss where true confidence and self esteem should come from, and what one can do to build and maintain that confidence and esteem. They also talk about experiences in their lives when they have felt like they had less confidence and self esteem, and what they did to stop feeling that way.  They also discuss creating the life you want to live, encouraging a mindful mindset in your life, and how to be honest but kind to yourself. 

Podcasts referenced in this podcast are: 

Jody Moore's "Better Than Happy" podcast 

Matthew Hussey's "Love Life with Matthew Hussey" podcast

On this episode of The Chat, Emma is joined by Taylor Cederstrom. Emma and Taylor discuss Taylor's own podcast; Shooting the Breeze Podcast, and how starting his podcast has benefited and blessed his life. They also discuss how podcasting has helped them both to stay connected with other people in their lives, and what others can do to stay connected by disconnecting from technology. In addition to podcasting, the two also talk about their dating and relationship experiences. Emma and Taylor talk about very specific experiences they've had while dating and what they learned and how they grew from those experiences. .

Check out Taylor's Podcast at Shooting The Breeze Podcast on the Apple Podcast app, Spotify, or SoundCloud. 

Podcasts referenced in this podcast: 

Art of Manliness with Cal Newport: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6H0gcZY6Bvee6QPoMelvT0?si=pxyRTKxuS7uFlfOE7EyemA

On this episode Emma is joined by yet again one of her roommates, Amy Eubanks. The girls discuss Amy; her quirks and hobbies, love for math, and her mission in Argentina. They ultimately discuss Amy's experience with developing and realizing that she had OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and what she  has done since to deal with and work through that trial in her life. 

On this episode of The Chat, Emma is joined by Arenui Anderson. Or as he likes to be called, Otter. Otter and Emma discuss Otter's experiences with realizing he was gay, coming out to his friends and family, and attending BYU. The two also discuss Otter's involvement in USGA and what people that are not apart of the LGBTQ community can do to help support those in that community. 

If you would like to listen to Otter's podcast you can find it by searching "H*ckin' Gay" on the Podcast app. 

On this episode of The Chat, Emma is joined by one of her BYU friends Gillian Galloway. Gillian talks about her childhood living in Alaska and some of the things she loves about her home state. She ultimately talks about her conversion story with converting to the LDS church and some of the struggles and blessings that have come from that decision. 

On this episode of The Chat, Emma is joined by one of her oldest and closest friends; Maizey Clark. The girls talk about the beginnings of their friendship and how they have stayed friends over the years. They also talk about Maizey's experience living and teaching English in Russia for six months. Maizey talks about the high points and the low points of that experience. 

On this episode Emma is joined by her Dad; Scott Mecham. They briefly discuss Scott's childhood, hobbies and interests, and current events of his life. They ultimately talk about Scott's experience with falling off a 75 foot cliff and living to tell about it. Viewer discretion is advised with this episode.