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Let's Talk Elephants

By: Destiny Farley
  • Summary

  • "Let's Talk Elephants" is a series of conversations aimed at addressing all the topics that traditionally make people uncomfortable. Sex, money, politics, education, religion, drugs, and more. If it makes you anxious, chances are that is because it is IMPORTANT. Let's talk about the important things instead of fearing them.

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Episodes
  • First Responder Mental Health
    Jul 7 2024

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    Glen Simpson is the Senior Director at Community Ambulance and has been a part of the EMS community here in Las Vegas since 2004. He shares some of the struggles of maintaining good mental health in a career where you are constantly expose to trauma and stress. Glen was a first responder at the Route 91 mass shooting in 2017, and he shared an in-depth account of that night and the impact it had on him.

    Some major topics covered:
    - some of the most tragic/impactful calls he's received over the years
    - the struggle of remaining emotionally available for the other people in your life when you have to turn your emotions off for work
    - the stigma around mental health & speaking up when you need help
    - how, despite witnessing atrocities, he still believes that 99% of people in the world are good

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Practicing Ethical Politics
    Jun 23 2024

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    Rafael Arroyo is running for Nevada State Assembly in the upcoming 2024 election. He shares his vision for how he would be an ethical & effective representative if he were elected. Although Rafael is running under the Republican Party, he emphasizes the importance of representing ALL Nevada citizens.

    Some major topics covered:
    - corruption in both the state & federal government
    - what it looks like to fix a broken system
    - differences between the republican & democrat parties
    - his intentions behind running for office & what it takes to be a good leader

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Life In The NFL
    Oct 8 2023

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    Ameer Abdullah has played in the NFL for the last 9 years, having played for the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and currently plays for the Las Vegas Raiders.

    Some major topics covered:
    - common stereotypes of pro athletes (unintelligent, superficial, bad with money, cheaters)
    - the demanding nature of the job, both mentally and physically
    - if race plays a role in choosing pro sports

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    1 hr and 14 mins

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