Breakfast Epiphanies

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Professor David Schramm, or “Dr. Dave” as he is more well known, loves to study and present on the topics of happy marriages and families. In our previous interview (episode 4), we discussed how it becomes more complicated to create a happy home life when you are unhappy yourself. In this […] The post Episode 40 | Dr. David Schramm appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer   Cache Valley’s dynamic real estate duo, Isabel and Eric Jones enjoy forming relationships and walking their clients through the process of seeing their real estate dreams come true in Cache Valley every day. Their team has recently grown and in this episode Isabel is joined by buyer’s agent, Emily Schenk. […] The post Episode 39 | Isabel Jones & Emily Schenk appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer   Jackie Palmer and Kendra Jorgensen agree that every child deserves a loving home. They also understand that sometimes the foster and adoptive families who supply those homes need help providing resources for their children. That is why they created both the Adoptive Families Coalition and The Center on Third. Adoptive […] The post Episode 38 | Jackie Palmer & Kendra Jorgensen appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer   When Chad and Kylee Champlin took a chance and purchased the small clothing boutique Kylee worked at in college, they never dreamed of the growth and success they have seen in just a few short years. From the beginning they knew they wanted their store, Roolee, to be unique and […] The post Episode 37 | Kylee & Chad Champlin appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer   Her background with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression has helped Talesha Carter become uniquely qualified to do what she does everyday. As an emotional healer, Talesha is passionate about applying what she has learned to help those seeking to heal. Her message applies to anyone, but especially to women who feel […] The post Episode 36 | Talesha Carter appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Jake Neeley began as one of 15 employees at Malouf five years ago and now is one of over 450 and is a representative of their “On Watch” program designed to educate the public on how to recognize the signs of child sex trafficking and what to do if you do. […] The post Episode 35: Jake Neeley appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer The moment Esterlee Molyneux walked through the doors of The Family Place 24 years ago she knew she was home. She began as a volunteer and now is the organization’s executive director. “The Family Place is for families!” Esterlee explains that anyone can access the many services they provide at little or […] The post Episode 34: Esterlee Molyneux appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer Margaret Gittins is a Cache Valley native who loves her family and being able to brighten someone’s day with her talent for baking. Her catering and event planning business, Smackerel, evolved as she discovered this love of baking and wanted to be able to work from home. She loves to stay […] The post Episode 33: Margaret Gittins appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer   Shari and Jonathan Badger are a mother and son team doing their best to carry on the late Lee Badger’s (Shari’s husband and Jonathan’s father) ideals of clean, friendly stores, great customer service, and giving back. They were the featured family in the January issue of Cache Valley Family Magazine, and […] The post Episode 32: Shari & Jonathan Badger appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer   Becky Erickson is a wife, mother of three, ballet instructor, and the reigning Mrs. Cache Valley. Her desire to serve the community and to share her passion for advocating healthy body image drove her desire to compete for the title of Mrs. Utah. Becky knows what it’s like to be […] The post Episode 31: Becky Erickson appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews Contributing Writer After working with hospital patients who weren’t always thrilled to change their eating habits, Registered Dietician, McKenzie Rockwood decided she wanted to facilitate a way for her clients to more easily achieve a healthier diet. Citrus Pear dinners are convenient, affordable, balanced, and nutritious meals you prepare in a class setting […] The post Episode 30: McKenzie Rockwood appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Our very first repeat guest, Megan Ostler, follows up on last year’s interview giving our listeners a summary of the results of the ifit blog team’s “Diets Busted” challenge where she and the others tested the Whole 30, soup cleanse, KETO, Paleo,Vegan, and Mediterranean diets. As a registered dietician, she also weighs […] The post Episode 29: Megan Ostler appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Katie Bradley has a unique story about how she got into the home organization business.  After the deaths of her parents and having to sort through the many items they left behind, she decided this was something she could offer to others with the added benefit of empathy. She also helps anyone […] The post Episode 28: Katie Bradley appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

In this special edition of Breakfast Epiphanies, co-hosts Emily Buckley and Jenny Mathews get personal about their favorite time of year: Christmastime, and what the holiday season means to them. They share their best, worst, favorites, and least favorites in several categories as well as some deep thoughts and theories about the magic of the […] The post Episode 27: Emily & Jenny appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

For Kody Rash, his wife, Kim, and two brothers, Jon and Danny, and Four Seasons Theater Company board member Annalyse Chidester, theater isn’t just an experience: it’s everything! Their passion for the arts in our community is palpable.  “Theater provides… community for a community,” explained Kody, and Cache Valley has enjoyed the benefits of this […] The post Episode 26: Four Seasons Theatre Company appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, Contributing Writer Local Chiropractor, Brett Murdock of Murdock Family Chiropractic, opens up about his path to learn more about healing from the inside through chiropractic care and what his experiences in training taught him about himself and the pursuit of wellness. Specializing in pediatric and prenatal wellness, Brett helps dispel some myths and explains […] The post Episode 25: Brett Murdock appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, Contributing Writer Little Lambs Foundation For Kids is a local non-profit that focuses on providing essentials and comfort items for children placed in foster care here in Cache Valley and throughout Utah and southern Idaho. Ted Chalfant and his wife Stefanee wanted to do something to give back to the community and had the […] The post Episode 24: Little Lambs appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Erin and TJ Davis are the brains, heart, and fire behind Pickleville Playhouse– the local theater company with its iconic Bear Lake venue.  Pickleville is famous for bringing families together to laugh, cry, hiss, boo and cheer for the last 40 years. TJ is the talent behind the mustache of the […] The post Episode 23: Erin and TJ Davis appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Emily Gehring and Brianne Whittaker are two moms who helped to create 100 Cache Valley Women Who Care, a local group of women who gather once a quarter, and, through their combined efforts, donate thousands of dollars to local charities. It’s a simple concept. “Each of us can do a little, and when […] The post Episode 22: 100 Cache Valley Women Who Care appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer The Sthira Sukha Sisters are Amy Davis and Shelley Dawson, two friends and local fitness instructors who, about a year ago, decided to share their favorite yoga and meditation principles on Instagram. Little did they know that they would soon be sharing more than just the steady and sweet, but also […] The post Episode 21: Sthira Sukha Sisters, Amy Davis and Shelley Dawson appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Mont Criddle is the residential director and also works as a therapist at Logan River Academy, an adolescent treatment center here in the valley.  Mont and his colleagues work with these teenagers through a variety of challenges from depression and anxiety to anger, trauma, and addiction. One of the therapies available […] The post Episode 20: Mont Criddle appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Joel Allred is the director of special education for Cache County School District. A father, grandfather, and educator for going on 37 years, Joel has seen children with all abilities navigate the school system. He loves children and even chose a career path focused on helping them succeed. We discuss how the […] The post Episode 19: Joel Allred appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Becoming a certified mental health counselor specializing in blended families was not a random decision.  Heather and her husband DJ Ballingham blended their families five and a half years ago and now have eight children and a lot of experience with the challenges blended families encounter.  In this interview, Heather shares her […] The post Episode 18: Heather Ballingham appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

It wasn’t what they ever expected, but as Andrea and Collin welcomed their new baby boy, Case, they soon learned he had Downs Syndrome.  As fears and questions flooded their mind, they couldn’t help but wonder what the future held for the three of them. Now, two years later, Case’s big blue eyes and bright […] The post Episode 17: Andrea Roberts appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Current republican candidate for United States Senate in Utah, Mitt Romney was the 2012 Republican nominee for President of the United States and served as the Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. Prior to that, he led the 2002 Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the Winter Olympics. Professionally, […] The post Episode 16: Mitt Romney appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Cache Valley native Troy Oldham has had quite the career path. His adventures have taken him from Arizona to Seattle to Australia and all over the world . . . and back again.  He now resides in North Logan with his wife, Anita, and their children. Troy is the force behind […] The post Episode 15: Troy Oldham appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Whitney Crimefighter is a #momboss with a cool name, a cool job, and a passion for creativity. She runs her business, Little Dreamers Tutus, from her home in Mendon with her husband, Cameron, and their three children. Years ago, Whitney’s young daughter saw a tutu in the window of a children’s […] The post Episode 14: Whitney Crimefighter appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer  Cache Valley’s very own Tyler Whitesides is an author, performer, drummer, fisherman, husband, father, and really imaginative guy. His dream of becoming a “book writer” began at a very young age and his youth was spent developing idea after idea. It wasn’t until he was working as a janitor at a […] The post Episode 13: Tyler Whitesides appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Cache Valley natives Wil and Lauren Wood are the owners of Love To Cook, a local specialty kitchen store. In this first year of ownership, the couple has revitalized and modernized the store without sacrificing the vast inventory, convenience, classes, and customer service which have made it a local treasure for […] The post Episode 12: Wil and Lauren Wood appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer  A Hope Squad is a team made up of advisers and students who are trained to know how to help others with mental health issues. Our interview with Hailey Maire, a MSW practicum intern for Green Canyon High School, as well as two student members, Rachel Gunther and Ruby Vejar, covers […] The post Episode 11: Hope Squad appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Emily Buckley, editor in chief Rory Anderson is goal setter. She says setting high expectations for herself and checking them regularly is one of her secrets to success in managing her work as a wife, mother, teacher, and consultant with LiFT Consulting Group. She’s also been a foster mother, loves to perform in community theatre, […] The post Episode 10: Rory Anderson appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer As the most recent recipients of the “Best Realtors in Cache Valley” award, Eric and Isabel Jones are known for helping buyers and sellers put their minds at ease. Their whole team is built around your real estate needs and their goal of providing you with a positive experience and a […] The post Bonus Episode: Eric and Isabel Jones appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Apart, these two lovely ladies are Cassie Baxter and Lindsey Smith. Together, they are the Maverick Mamas, using social media to share humor and a healthy dose of real life in an effort to inspire women to be just what the world needs—themselves! In this episode, we learn a lot about what […] The post Episode 9: Maverick Mamas appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer Erica Smith, M.D., is an OB/GYN with Intermountain Budge Clinic OB/GYN and loves her job. In her own words, “What’s the difference between a 40-hour-work week and a 50-hour-work week if you love every minute of what you do?” Cache Valley was appealing to her and her husband, Matt, due to […] The post Episode 8: Erica Smith appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer  Mykee Saunders and her husband, Paul, are the parents of four and love to travel with their “monkeys” as much as possible. Recently, Mykee decided to start a travel website, blog, and Facebook group to help other parents who would like to travel with their families but are nervous because, let’s […] The post Episode 7: Mykee Saunders appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer  Mark Anderson is a name you know if you live in Cache Valley. Third generation owner of the family business, Anderson’s Seed and Garden, he takes pride in the wisdom and foresight of his super cool Grandma Anderson and the many family members and friends who have helped Anderson’s become the […] The post Episode 6: Mark Anderson appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer  Kent Goodrich, a local highway patrol trooper, and his wife, Charity, a licensed clinical mental health counselor speak about a range of relevant topics, including raising responsible citizens, mental health, school shootings, the #metoo movement, adoption, and more. They are devoted parents of five adopted children and have many dedicated years […] The post Episode 5: Kent and Charity Goodrich appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer  Dr. David Schramm or “Dr. Dave” is an Assistant Professor and Family Life Extension Specialist in the Department of Family, Consumer and Human Development at Utah State University. He and his wife, Jamie, share their experience and wisdom on how to make real connections in marriage and family relationships, create meaningful […] The post Episode 4: David and Jamie Schramm appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Jenny Mathews, contributing writer  In this episode, we interview two local moms, Megan Ostler and Michelle Alley. Megan is a dietitian, and Michelle is a nutritionist. Both are passionate about food and work for iFIT. One day while at work, they had an idea to test out some of the more popular diets and share […] The post Episode 3: Megan Ostler and Michelle Alley appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Tara Bone, contributing writer  Rusty and HollyJo Karren of Richmond were overjoyed when their second son, Easten, was born on June 6, 2007, but their joy turned to heartache when Easten was diagnosed with Biliary Atresia, a rare liver disease that required something the family had never considered — an organ transplant. On August 13, […] The post Episode 2: HollyJo Karren appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.

Emily Buckley, editor in chief When asked who she would trade places with if she could, Whitley Davis really tried to think of someone, but couldn’t. So, later in the interview, when she said her life epiphany is to enjoy the moment she is in and embracing it for what it is, not looking forward […] The post Episode 1: Derek and Whitley Davis appeared first on Cache Valley Family Magazine.