I Speak Dead People

Get to know Stan Ozark, community pillar and man behind the voice of KLTZ/KLAN radio station in Glasgow, MT for over 30 years. We reminisce about growing up in small towns, navigating career paths, and battling grief in young adulthood. After losing his mother, Sharon, to cancer in 1994, his story reminds us that time does heal wounds, even when it feels impossible. Music by Clark Moorman - She's At It Again, Spotify, YouTube, Patreon Art by Jacob Alan Dix, @jvk3 Hosted/Edited/Produced: Sarah Grobel Bolstad In Memory of Sharon Ozark ~ 3/9/1940 - 12/16/1994 ~ ispeakdeadpeople.com : @ispeakdeadpeoplepodcast : Facebook : Instagram Sponsors: Independent Thought: Podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. @IndependentThought on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, Missoula, MT Nell Designs Co.: Polymer Clay Jewelry, Promo Code: ISDP10 for 10% off at checkout, nelldesignsco.com, @nelldesignsco, Missoula, MT Thistle & Thread Boutique: Mens & Women's Clothing, Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off at checkout, thistleandthreadboutique.com, Glasgow, MT Hamilton Special Strengths LLC: Will Hamilton, C.S.C.S, Personal Training/Strengths Coach, @h.s.strength Instagram, Hamilton, MT Starstruck Entertainment: Montana Disc Jockey, MC, Officiant, Karaoke, Weddings, Corporate Events, starstruckent.net, Helena, MT

Gear up for some gender, identity, and grief convos with Kade. Kade shares the trials and triumphs of growing up trans in rural Montana. It's a special episode without rules and politics, just space for learning and respecting his human experience. Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT, Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off at checkout Music: Clark Moorman- She's At It Again, Spotify, YouTube, Patreon, Bozeman, MT Hosted, Produced, Edited: Sarah Grobel Bolstad @ispeakdeadpeoplepodcast ispeakdeadpeople.com, contact, sponsorship, merchandise

Join Sarah for a special, collaberative episode with musician and host of A Rhythm Runs Through It, Callie Rose Morris, and Larkin Matoon, the host of Death Is Coming. Callie opens up about the loss of her MT music legend father, Gary Wayne Morris, and her professional goals for other grieving and traumatized musicians. Then Sarah gets a taste of her own medicine when Larkin asks her about wills, wishes, and lessons she hopes to leave for others. Music for ISDP: Clark Moorman- She's At It Again, Bozeman, MT, Spotify, Patreon, YouTube Episode Recorded by Attack & Release Sound & Studio, Matt Olson, Missoula, MT Edited by Sarah Grobel Bolstad A Rhythm Runs Through It, Missoula, MT, Spotify, Apple, & Amazon Death is Coming, Missoula, MT, podcast release Winter 2021 Gary Wayne Morris on YouTube ispeakdeadpeople.com @ispeakdeadpeoplepodcast

It feels like a slumber party here at ISDP with long-time friend, roller derby teammate, and new mom, Jessa. Jessa was 13 years old when her sister, Moriah, died from an unknown heart defect at cross country practice the day after the September 11th attacks. Jessa and Sarah tear it up and forgive themselves for their underdeveloped coping strategies from such tragic times. Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT, Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off at checkout In Memory of Moriah Lydon, "Saving Lives" Music: Clark Moorman- She's At It Again, Spotify, YouTube, Patreon Hosted and Produced: Sarah Grobel Bolstad @ispeakdeadpeoplepodcast ispeakdeadpeople.com, contact, sponsorship, merchandise

Although grief is extremely individualistic, it's compounded with internal and external expectations of how a person should behave when it happens to them. In Britney's case, her father's death felt confusing and repetitive after he'd left her life when she was a child; long before his passing in 2015. The rigid boundary that Britney had created from him dissolved in a simple phone call from an estranged aunt, forcing her to relive his loss all over again. Britney's story is proof that grief cannot be undervalued or disenfranchised. Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT. Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off. thistleandthreadboutique.com Full Bushel Farm, Bitterroot Valley, Montana, Flowers + Food + Self-Care, Wedding & Event Floral Needs. Book your 2021 - 2022 Wedding at fullbushelfarm.com ispeakdeadpeople.com @ispeakdeadpeoplepodcast Instagram and Facebook Hosted/Produced/Edited: Sarah Grobel Bolstad Music: She's At It Again by Clark Moorman, Bozeman, MT, on Spotify, iTunes, Patreon

Season 4 returns with special pal, Derek, who was only a freshman in high school when his dad was killed in a horrible accident in the backyard of his family's home. It's a tale of boy to manhood and living up to the standard of his father's legacy.  Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT. Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off. thistleandthreadboutique.com Full Bushel Farm, Bitterroot Valley, Montana, Flowers + Food + Self-Care, fullbushelfarm.com Cat's Corner Studio, MT Fine Artist, Cathryn McIntyre (Reitler), Glasgow, MT, Downtown Mural Project Submissions Support. Contact. Shop. ispeakdeadpeople.com Hosted/Produced/Edited: Sarah Grobel Bolstad Music: She's At It Again by Clark Moorman, Bozeman, MT, on Spotify, iTunes, Patreon In Memory of Larry Baumgartner

Courtney grieved her father, John, long before his fatal car accident on Christmas Eve in 2019. His alcoholism created a turbulent relationship throughout her life, and she continues to see a lot of him in herself, for better or worse, but she's learning to embrace it. Adult Children of Alcoholics Perfect Daughters by Robert Ackerman Sponsorships: Starstruck Entertainment, Helena, MT, www.starstruckent.net, 406-949-4320 Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT, Thistleandthreadboutique.com, Promo Code: ISDP Music: Clark Moorman- She's At It Again, Bozeman, MT, Spotify, YouTube, iTunes Hosted/Edited/Produced: Sarah Grobel Bolstad ispeakdeadpeople.com

Arielle was only 8 years old when her parents told her they were moving over 200 miles away to a new home in Lewistown, MT. She was so nervous about making new friends and fitting in. But when her brother, Gavin, died in a car accident the week of the move, she was forced to navigate through a whole other pile of isolation and grief in an unknown place. Gavin Lyle Allen ~ September 13, 1983 - August 21, 1999 ~ Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT, Men's & Women's Clothing, Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off thistleandthreadboutique.com Star Struck Entertainment, Helena, MT, www.starstruckent.net, DJ, MC, Officiant for all private & social events in the Northwest Music: Clark Moorman - She's At It Again, Spotify, YouTube, iTunes Hosted & Produced: Sarah Grobel Bolstad ispeakdeadpeople.com @ispeakdeadpeoplepodcast

ISDP returns with very first guests, Sarah (Ep: 1) and Sheena (Ep: 3), who reflect on sharing their stories and how it's helped them feel more connected and comfortable with others in doing so. We morph the awkward, uncomfortable, and sad topic into an approachable, casual conversation about grief and all the crazy things it does to us. Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Men's and Women's Clothing & Accessories, Glasgow, MT, Thistleandthreadboutique.com PROMO CODE: ISDP for 10% off Art: Jacob Alan Dix Music: Clark Moorman- She's At It Again, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube Hosted & Produced: Sarah Bolstad Sponsorship & Guest Opportunities, Merchandise, Episodes, and Contact: ispeakdeadpeople.com

In 2006, Todd Glaser-- a teacher, coach, husband and father, was at the lake with his family when a freak accident happened, and he suffered a spinal cord injury and never walked on his own again. The permanent loss of his abilities have been an overwhelming grief for Todd and all those who love him. Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Men's and Women's Clothing, Glasgow, MT - Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off, thistleandthreadboutique.com Full Bushel Farm, Flowers + Food + Self Care, Missoula, MT, Promo Code: ISDPPOD for 10% off entire website and flower subscriptions, fullbushelfarm.com Music: Clark Moorman- She's At It Again, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube Hosted, Produced, Edited: Sarah Grobel Bolstad

Sentinel is one of three public high schools in Missoula. While they're all unique in some way, Sentinel's remembered for something that students still grapple with to this day. Between 2002-2010, more students died by suicide there than any other cause, and the school coined the legacy of Suicide High. Former students, Taylor and Ryan, explore this suicide contagion and reflect on the losses of their friends with hope to spread the message of resilience. ispeakdeadpeople.com Sponsorships: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT, Men's & Women's Clothing Store, Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off at thistleandthreadboutique.com Full Bushel Farm, Missoula, MT, Floral + Farm + Self Care, Promo Code: ISDPPOD for 10% entire website at fullbushelfarm.com Music: Clark Moorman- She's At It Again, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Bozeman, MT

The Young family holds an epic, yet tragic tale of NE Montana history. With two sets of twin brothers and a tough-girl middle sister, there was never a dull moment in their house. After the loss of nearly half of his family, Todd continues to navigate through life and grief in the community he loves so dearly. ispeakdeadpeople.com SPONSORSHIP: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Men's & Women's Clothing in Glasgow, MT Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off thistleandthreadboutique.com Thank you to all of those who shared photos and memories of the Young family. Terri Anne Young * November 2000 Timmy Young * May 2017 Terry Young * March 2019 Music: Clark Moorman - She's at it Again on Spotify, iTunes, Patreon, YouTube, Bozeman, MT Art: @jvk3, Instagram, Glasgow, MT Hosted & Edited by: Sarah Grobel Bolstad

Emily shares her story of the still-birth of her son, Cohen, who was diagnosed with Limb Body Wall Complex at 22 weeks gestation. Emily hopes that her experience will help anyone who is struggling with infertility, miscarriage, and child loss. She is the founder of a support group in Helena, MT that welcomes any woman or family member seeking help for such losses. Due to Covid-19, meetings are available via Zoom and open to anyone in the United States.  Emily's support group in Helena: https://www.facebook.com/helenasupportgroup/ Emily's prior guest appearance on the “Mother Love" podcast w/Emily Tosoni Write Emily on Instagram: @montanaolive ispeakdeadpeople.com Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT thistleandthreadboutique.com Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off at checkout  Music: Clark Moorman- She's at it Again on Spotify & iTunes

Chaz and Jake were wrapping up a three day stretch of bartending at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas, NV when a gunman opened fire on a crowd of their fellow coworkers and concertgoers. They share their firsthand accounts of the horrific events that fateful night. Some content maybe difficult for some listeners. ispeakdeadpeople.com For more information on the topics discussed: Chaz's CNN reference: https://www.cnn.com/2017/10/03/us/las-vegas-survivor-stranger-died-cnntv/index.html The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van Der Kolk: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1613429987&sr=8-1 Sponsorships: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Glasgow, MT thistleandthreadboutique.com Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off Music: She's At It Again by Clark Moorman on Spotify and iTunes

Siblings Sean and Lynn were partners in crime. Their relationship was often tumultuous, but full of love no less. As teenagers, they began experimenting with drugs, and found themselves in and out of jail even before they became adults. Sean hit an all time low when the reality of his decisions set in following Lynn's murder in 2016. Now off drugs and ready for redemption, Sean shares his story of love for his sister and hopes to raise awareness of drug addiction.  ispeakdeadpeople.com Sponsor: Thistleandthreadboutique.com Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off, THISTLE & THREAD BOUTIQUE, Glasgow, MT Music: Clark Moorman - She's At It Again, Spotify, YouTube, iTunes, Patreon

Emma and her sister, Hannah, were latchkey kids of Montana's mountainous countryside. When their mother died, Hannah stepped up to provide warmth and security for her young, grieving sister. But when a car accident claimed Hannah's life shortly thereafter, Emma was forced to navigate the world independently; without her mom and sister's strong maternal guidance.  ispeakdeadpeople.com Sponsorship: thistleandthreadboutique.com, Women's Clothing, PROMO CODE: ISDP for 10% off, Glasgow, MT Music: Clark Moorman- She's at it Again, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, Patreon, Bozeman, MT Art: Jake Dix, @JVK3, Glasgow, MT

Carole was not only named after her grandmother, she also inherited her Grandma Carole's style, grace, and flair for people. When her grandma was killed, Carole felt alone in her grief-- afraid of what others might think of her story. Now 7 years later, Carole's not letting her grandma's life be forgotten by her family's tragedy.  ispeakdeadpeople.com Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Women's Clothing, thistleandthreadboutique.com, 10% off with Promo Code: ISDP  Music: Clark Moorman- She's at it Again on Spotify & iTunes 

Kyle was the life of the party. Along with his entourage, he was a regular in Helena's bar and music scene. Although he was a disciplined military officer, and an accomplished man of many titles, "bereaved father" wasn't his priority until he found sobriety. Kyle is proof that there's always hope, even after the worst thing that could've happened to him; the loss of his daughter, Ashlee.  Sponsorship: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Women's Clothing,  Glasgow, MT. Thistleandthreadboutique.com - Promo Code: ISDP for 10% off  Music: Clark Moorman- She's At It Again on Spotify, iTunes, Patreon ispeakdeadpeople.com 

Kara was a tomboy, an aspiring helper on the farm to her dad and brothers. She idolized her dad, Curt, who taught her all about hard work and quick wit. He was a legend in his family, and after a hard fought battle with cancer, Kara's learned to carry his legacy with 'no bad days', a lasting theme through the life and death of Curt Wesen.  Sponsorship: Thistle and Thread Boutique www.thistleandthreadboutique.com Promo Code: ISDP

Sara had a fire inside. She was young, beautiful, and determined to achieve her goals with her husband, Carlos. But when a cancer diagnosis shattered their dreams, her best friend, Jess, put life on hold to comfort them in Sara's final days. Through shared grief, a new love for each other formed, and Carlos and Jess promised to never let Sara's light fade away. *Dr. Restrepo's links to alternative medicines: https://youtu.be/81-v8ePXPd4 https://youtu.be/U561dQIe6c4 https://youtu.be/tz4CrWE_P0g https://youtu.be/9OQ6wFocx9M *Link to Sponsor: Thistle & Thread Boutique, Clothing for Women, 10% off at checkout, Use Code: ISDP for 10% off https://thistleandthreadboutique.com

Ryan didn't have to call him Dad, but Steve was everything he wished for in a father. When a horrific accident took Steve's life, Ryan was forced to navigate boyhood without his stepdad; a rather lonely journey to becoming a man. Link to sponsor: https://thistleandthreadboutique.com

Portland is a unique city that prides itself on 'weirdness', public transportation, and lush landscapes of urban development. At 16, Portland gave Violet a thriving edge, but something changed when her city's crisis hit close to home. 

Camarin shared her zest for life with her father. They accepted each other for who they were, and forgave one another for their faults. But when Camarin took the high road and Randy took the other, not even her love for him could save him from himself.

When Jacob left his hometown after high school, he never looked back. He traveled and experienced life to the fullest, and his parents admired his free will. Until one day, his mom traveled across the state to see him and she never showed up- putting Jacob's new life skills to the ultimate test.

Sheena always knew she wanted to be a mom. So when her and Aaron became parents, her new title came so naturally despite the fact that she was only a teenager. Until one Spring day, her world came crumbling down after a tragic accident- shocking the lives of everyone who knew her.

Chelsey was in the prime of her life. She had just been accepted into a PhD program, had broken off her engagement, and was ready for a fresh new start. She thought she had it all figured out, but a shocking discovery changed everything.

It was a regular start to her 8th grade year. Like the years before, her biggest concern in junior high was fitting in and being a normal teenager. But then the life that she once knew ended as quickly as this particular Monday began. This is Sarah Schindler and her story of grief.