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52:08
Carly Summers and Toni Eddings

One Small Step conversation partners Carly Summers (34) and Toni Eddings (51) have a conversation about their experiences with mental health and addictions, their love for their pet dogs, and the importance of understanding people's needs and listening to one...

“It just didn’t feel right to me so I just wanted to start a new leaf”

(Shane) Hello my name is Shane Wilborn. I️ AM a 19-year-old college student. Today is November 10th and I️ am interviewing my uncle Ricky in reference to a recovering drug addict for my story corps project. We are recording this...

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Leigh Farmer and Craig DiSesa

One Small Step conversation partners Leigh Farmer (42) and Craig DiSesa (61) discuss how their beliefs have made them different from their friends and family as well as the impact of mental health and wellness on public policy and community.

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40:45
Kate Gluckman and Myesha Stovall

Kate Gluckman (38) interviews her mentee, Myesha Stovall (21), about her experience in the Freedom Project, what it’s like to be a mentor to younger students, and what she hopes to accomplish in her last year in college.

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53:52
Jill Kinnett and Kurt Faires

One Small Step partners Jill Kinnett (60) and Kurt Faires (63) discuss their political values, the education system, and their role models in life.

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37:51
Jaycee Clark and Manuela Velasquez

Jaycee Clark (33) talks about her journey through addiction, recovery, transitioning, and HIV/AIDS with her conversation partner Manuela Velasquez (23). They also talk about vulnerability and support.

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01:08:37
Rhina Valentin and Teresita Ayala

Rhina Valentin [no age given] speaks with her friend and mentee Teresita Ayala (41) about her family background, childhood, and her career in media production. Rhina talks specifically about her spiritual relationship with her father, who was killed when she...

Maggie Spadafora and John Spadafora

Maggie Spadafora: 2022-04-26 12:10:37 Maggie Spadafora (19) talks with her father, John Spadafora (51) about the struggles of dealing with mental health in the military.

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38:29
Connie Julien and Brad Slagle

Co-volunteers Connie Julien (71) and Brad Slagle (61) discuss their time on working on the trail, and the role the North Country Trail (NCT) has played in their lives, the lives of others, and the healing that takes place in...

Robin Slemenda and Liz Wessel

Robin shared about her life journey with living her life as a vocation and the influence her mother had on her life. She was a pillar of strength. Her mom modeled a life of generous giving to help some of...

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37:55
Rob St. Clair and Stephen Scott

Rob St. Clair (73) sits down with his friend and fellow writer, Stephen "Steve" Scott (79), to ask about the multitude of adventures Stephen has undertaken throughout his life. They discuss everything from baking biscuits to serving in the U.S....

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25:21
Jaxson Brown and Shira Smillie

Conversation partners Jaxson Brown (21) and Shira Smillie (26) discuss Jaxson’s journey coming out as transgender, navigating trauma, and being himself. Jaxson also talks about the queer community in Colorado Springs and about advocating for change.

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53:25
Kelly Smith and Ian Brannan

One Small Step partners Kelly Smith (42) and Ian Brannan (27) share their experiences growing up "different" in a small town, the need for nuance when considering issues like gun control and abortion, and why they are frustrated with both...

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49:32
Janet [No Name Given] and Betsy Haddad

One Small Step partners Janet [No Name Given] (37) and Betsy Haddad (55) discuss pressure to have children, the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth's behavioral health, and navigating drug use as a parent.

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25:11
[No Name Given] [No Name Given]

[No Name Given] (75) speaks about family, adoption, and paranormal experiences.

Oral History: A conversation about Mental Health with a Young Xicano, Latinx Male

Neri Aguilar (18) talks about understanding how holistic/mental health looks like in a cis, heterosexual, Latinx young man, who is very well known within his peers "popular"and athlete (soccer player). He dives into how mental health has impacted him, he...

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48:35
Dorothy Barnett and Bruce Keplinger

One Small Step partners Dorothy Barnett (58) and Bruce Keplinger (70) discuss their small town upbringings, political beliefs, and concerns about the future of our country.

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Mia Porter and Heidi Mokrzycki

Mia Porter (47) has a conversation with her longtime friend Heidi Mokrzycki (47) about the memory of his brother, and how his passing influenced her anti-gun violence activism.