Podcasts about Meiners

Simon T Meiners, communications and research specialist at Louisville's Frazier History Museum, chats it up with his dad Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio.Simon's freeform delivery of Kentucky historical facts is incredible. Remember Encyclopedia Brown? Simon Meiners makes him seem forgetful and uninformed!Here's the blog post site referenced by proud dad Terry Meiners:  theroyaltourblog.com

WLKY reporter/weekend anchor Addie Meiners (Terry's niece) on deep freeze TV work live from the sidewalks. Ouch.

Nate Morris spoke with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners after the senate candidate met with the world's richest man, Elon Musk. Morris discussed Musk's $10 million infusion of campaign money and how it would be put to work for the campaign that hopes to take the seat being vacated by Senator Mitch McConnell.Meiners also asked Nate Morris about President Trump's insistence that the United States take over Greenland, and a weekend protest in Minnesota where an anti-ICE group invaded a Christian Sunday church service.

Wie wird deine Marke in ChatGPT und Co. sichtbar? Marius Meiners, Gründer der AI-SEO-Plattform Peec AI, gibt konkrete Taktiken. Er erklärt die neuen KPIs wie „Visibility“, warum Listicles jetzt Gold wert sind und welche Art von Content in der KI-Ära überhaupt noch funktioniert. Was du lernst: Der einfache Trick, um deinen bestehenden Content für KI-Suche relevant zu machen Die 3 neuen KPIs für AI-SEO: Visibility, Sentiment & Position Die größten Low-Hanging-Fruits: Listicles & Comparison-Sites Für welche Unternehmen AI-SEO irrelevant ist Warum Margen und Defensibility in der KI-Welt trotzdem wichtig sind ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://stan.store/fabiantausch  Mehr zu Marius: LinkedIn: de.linkedin.com/in/mariusmeiners  Website: https://peec.ai/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/ 

Marius Meiners, Mitgründer von Peec AI, erklärt, warum sie mitten im KI-Hype eine 21-Millionen-Dollar-Runde geschlossen haben. Er spricht über die Angst vor einer bevorstehenden KI-Blase, wie sie in 10 Monaten auf 4 Mio. $ Umsatz gewachsen sind und warum die Entscheidung für ein „untypisches“ Gründerteam aus ehemaligen Foodtruck-Betreibern und Serial-Entrepreneurs der Schlüssel war. Was du lernst: Warum Timing jetzt kritisch ist und die KI-Blase platzen könnte Wie man in 10 Monaten von 0 auf 4 Mio. $ Umsatz kommt Die richtige Positionierung: Warum sie auf Mass-Market statt Enterprise setzen Wie man mit Co-Foundern gründet, die man vorher nicht kannte Die eine wichtige Mentalität, die alle im Team haben müssen ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://stan.store/fabiantausch  Mehr zu Marius: LinkedIn: de.linkedin.com/in/mariusmeiners  Website: https://peec.ai/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach:https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/

Marius Meiners, Mitgründer von Peec AI, spricht über die brandneue 21-Millionen-Dollar-Finanzierungsrunde mit Singular und wie er in nur 10 Monaten 4 Millionen Dollar ARR aufgebaut hat. Er teilt offen die absurden Wachstumserwartungen von Tier-1-VCs (10x im zweiten Jahr!), warum er glaubt, dass eine AI-Blase bevorsteht, wie du schon heute deine Sichtbarkeit in KI-Chats wie ChatGPT erhöhst und warum Deutschland makroökonomisch "verloren" haben soll. Was du lernst: Fundraising & Growth: Wie du in 10 Monaten auf 4 Millionen Dollar ARR kommst Warum Peec AI sich für ein früheres Raising entschieden hat Die extremen Wachstumserwartungen der VCs (10x im zweiten Jahr) Woran du erkennst, dass die AI-Blase ihren Höhepunkt erreicht Wie ihr 30 Millionen Dollar eingesammelt habt, ohne euch lange gekannt zu haben Skalierung & Fokus: Die richtige Balance zwischen Timing und Execution finden Warum Revenue Alignment im Gründerteam entscheidend ist Wie man Entscheidungen trifft und den Fokus hält, wenn man Momentum hat Warum Peec AI auf Mass Market/PLG statt Enterprise setzt Wie Marius die 21 Millionen Dollar in 12–18 Monaten ausgeben will AI SEO & Content-Strategie: Warum Google SEO im KI-Zeitalter irrelevant wird Die besten Low-Hanging-Fruits für AI Search (Listicles & Bottom-of-Funnel) Wie du Sichtbarkeit in LLMs wie ChatGPT & Perplexity misst (Visibility Score) Wie du Content für KI-Antworten optimierst (Frage-Antwort-Prinzip) Wer sich heute nicht mit AI Search beschäftigen muss Vision & Standort: Warum Deutschland makroökonomisch "verloren" hat Die Vor- und Nachteile des Gründens in Europa (Talent War vs. Kosten) Was die nächste große AI-Welle sein wird (Full-Stack AI Companies & Workspace) ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://stan.store/fabiantausch   Mehr zum Gast: LinkedIn: de.linkedin.com/in/mariusmeiners Website: https://peec.ai/ Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/ Kapitel: (00:00:00) Die 21 Millionen Dollar Runde & AI-Bubble (00:03:25) 4 Millionen ARR in 10 Monaten (00:04:05) Timing vs. Execution im AI-Space (00:05:58) Positionierung: Warum Mass-Market/PLG (00:09:48) Fokus und Entscheidungen im Team (00:10:24) Gründen ohne sich lange zu kennen (00:16:00) Revenue Alignment: Die wichtigste Mentalität (00:17:23) Die Rolle des CTOs: Vom Coden zum Business Alignment (00:19:47) Verrückte VC-Wachstumserwartungen (00:25:18) Auswahl des Investors: Person, Portfolio, Brand (00:28:56) Der Plan: Was passiert mit 21 Millionen Dollar? (00:32:02) Onboarding: 40 neue Mitarbeiter in fünf Monaten (00:35:10) In-house vs. Outsourcing (Recruiting, Design) (00:36:29) Wie die Idee zu Peec AI entstand (00:39:06) AI SEO: Was ist Gio und wen muss es interessieren? (00:41:21) Content-Strategie für ChatGPT (00:44:17) Sichtbarkeit in LLMs messen (Visibility Score) (00:45:52) Low-Hanging-Fruits für AI Search (00:51:04) Margins don't matter? Die Pricing-Wette (00:52:14) Defensibility: Der neue Burggraben im AI-Space (00:55:38) Die nächste große AI-Opportunity (00:59:21) Die Rolle Europas und Deutschlands im Tech-Wettbewerb

Coach Meiners Interview - Nov. 14, 2025

Coach Meiners Interview - Nov. 7, 2025

Thoroughbred trainer Kenny McPeek has well over 2,000 victories at racetracks around world. His greatest weekend came on the first Friday and Saturday in May 2024, winning both the Kentucky Oaks (Thorpedo Anna) and the Kentucky Derby (Mystic Dan).McPeek's Derby champ is set to retire to stud this weekend. Terry Meiners and Kenny McPeek discussed the horse's less-than-stellar ride in Arkansas that ultimately earned him access to the Derby. History was in the making.

Coach Meiners Interview - Oct. 31, 2025

Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined us from Indianapolis to discuss illegal immigration and its spillover from Chicago into northern sectors of the Hoosier state.Gov. Braun and Terry Meiners also discussed the call for a special session to redraw Indiana congressional districts to mirror actions of Democrat controlled states with zero Republican representatives on their federal team.Meiners also asked Gov. Braun for reaction to the potential wipeout of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, now limping past three weeks of inaction by leaders in Washington.

The Frazier Museum and Davis Jewelers are celebrating love and marriage with a special exhibit of Kentucky connected expressions of getting cuffed.Simon Meiners and his dad discuss on 84WHAS.

Rob Moorhead and Jerry Stenger catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans' loss at Roncalli.

Rob Moorhead and Jerry Stenger catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans' win at Greensburg.

Rob Moorhead and Jerry Stenger catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans' win against Connersville.

Alan welcomes Dr. Zach Meiners, co-host of the Very Clinical podcast and restorative dentist extraordinaire, back to the Very Dental podcast. They dive deep into their shared passion for glass ionomer (GI) restorative materials. Sparked by Alan's recent solo episode on using glass ionomer for groove restorations the guys talk GI in depth.  Key Takeaways Glass Ionomer (GI) as a Primary Restorative: Both doctors advocate for GI (like Fuji 9 or Equia) as a legitimate, permanent restorative material for specific classes of restorations, moving past its traditional use as only a provisional or base. Ideal Clinical Applications: GI is highly effective for: Class I, III, and V restorations, particularly on posterior teeth where aesthetics are less critical. Geriatric and Pediatric patients due to its forgiving nature, minimal technique sensitivity, and fluoride release. Core Build-ups: Zach considers it his main build-up material, noting its reliable adhesion and stability against being pulled out by temporary crowns. Crown Margin Repairs. Material Benefits: GI offers several advantages over traditional resin or amalgam: No Post-Operative Sensitivity and Minimal Shrinkage. Forgiving Technique in less-than-ideal isolation situations, sticking particularly well to dentin. Continued Hardening for months after the initial set, leading to excellent longevity and a surprisingly low failure rate. Efficiency and Cost: While the initial cost of GI is relatively high, the efficiency gained from eliminating the need for separate etching and bonding steps (using only a cavity conditioner provided in the kit) and the speed of placement makes it a cost-effective choice in terms of time and materials. Placement and Setting: Placement Technique: For occlusal restorations (like in grooves), Alan recommends over-squirting the material and using a moist, gloved finger to push it into the grooves, or using an anti-stick agent like Stick Free for metal instruments. Accelerating Set: Though not a light-cure material, applying the curing light can accelerate the chemical setting reaction via heat, cutting the two-and-a-half-minute set time down to about 90 seconds. The GI "Dream": The doctors agree that a future GI material with the strength to reliably handle Class II restorations would revolutionize the entire direct restorative market, given GI's unique benefits.  Some links from the show: Fuji IX Fuji Equia Forte    Join the Very Dental Facebook group using the password "Timmerman," Hornbrook" or "McWethy," "Papa Randy," "Lipscomb" or "Gary!" The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! -- Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code “VERYDENTAL10” you'll get another 10% off your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! -- The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! -- Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! -- CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!  

Matt Scheidler and Jerry Stenger catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans' win against South Dearborn. 

Rob Moorhead, Tom Snape, and Jerry Stenger catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans' win at Batesville.

Rob Moorhead and Jerry Stenger catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans' win at Franklin County.

Rob Moorhead and Jerry Stenger catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans' loss to Lawrence North. 

Rob Moorhead and Jerry Stenger catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans win over Harrison. 

Rob Moorhead and Brad Fentress catch up with East Central's Jake Meiners after the Trojans win on the road against Lawrenceburg.

Jake Meiners in the Head Coach of the East Central High School football program. His Trojans battle Lawrenceburg Friday night in the opening game of the 2025 Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown.Jake joined us on ESPN1530.Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger

Jake Meiners in the Head Coach of the East Central High School football program. His Trojans battle Lawrenceburg Friday night in the opening game of the 2025 Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown.Jake joined us on ESPN1530.Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEgger

Die Gründer Melvin Schwarz (Vision AI) und Marius Meiners (Peec AI) bringen mit ihren AI-Produkten frischen Wind in mittelständische Unternehmen und Marketingabteilungen. Im Gespräch mit Christoph Burseg verraten sie, was ein erfolgreiches AI-Produkt heute wirklich braucht, wie sie in Rekordzeit Wachstum erzielen – und warum Geschwindigkeit, Produktqualität und Vertriebsstrategie über Erfolg oder Scheitern entscheiden. In dieser Folge erfährst du: Wie Vision AI E-Commerce-Shops mit smarter Suche und Bildanalyse zu mehr Umsatz verhilft – und warum Recommendation Engines oft versagen. Warum Peak AI Unternehmen zeigt, wie sie in ChatGPT & Co. sichtbar werden – und welche Quellen die LLMs überhaupt nutzen. Weshalb sich deutsche Kunden mit AI oft selbst im Weg stehen – und was Gründer daraus lernen können. Wie sich Melvin und Marius mit ihren Teams in einem hochkompetitiven Markt behaupten – und was ihr größter Wachstumshebel war. Welche Rolle Product-Market-Fit, Markenauftritt und Vertriebsprozesse bei skalierenden SaaS-Produkten spielen.

My son Simon Meiners is a research specialist for Frazier History Museum. He loves posting quirky historical facts about the Commonwealth of Kentucky, leading tours, and traveling the state. We love getting on the radio to just freeform wherever the conversation takes us.Both my son and I are beer wimps and we are rightfully clowned for it. I just own it.The Frazier Beer Fest is a huge street party for beer lovers of all flavors. It's a perfect summer gathering set for July 26.Come slurp with us!The Frazier is offering a BOGO deal today only at fraziermuseum.org

Erica Meiners and Priya Kandaswamy on how prison guard unions use the valor of labor movement to reinforce the prison industrial complex.  TW: Discussion of brutality, murder, sexual assault and suicide of prisoners at the hands of prison employees. "Prisons Are Anti-Labor Institutions. We Need an Anti-Carceral Labor Movement." (Truthout) https://truthout.org/articles/prisons-are-anti-labor-institutions-we-need-an-anti-carceral-labor-movement/ Legal Aid Society: "I'm Just Collateral Damage. The Human Cost of an Illegal Prison Strike" https://legalaidnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LAS_PrisonersRightsProject_ClientStoriesReport_Final.pdf Southern Poverty Law Center on white supremacy among prison guards  https://www.splcenter.org/resources/hate-watch/new-york-fired-racist-prison-guard-identity-evropa-membership/   Support us and find links to our past episodes: patreon.com/sadfrancisco  

It's National Siblings Day. Here's why the Meiners family is the best of the best of the best. It's about undying support, faith, and humor. We've been connected since the first kid dropped in 1950 and the last one arrived in 1969.We're all still besties. Forever.

My niece Addie Meiners happened to walk by me at Keeneland in April 2019 where I was broadcasting my show. She did a quick interview about her final days at the University of Kentucky and how she envisioned her professional future.It's pretty close to reality! Addie is now a prominent reporter on WLKY-TV in Louisville with more goals ahead.So proud of her! 

My awesome son Simon T Meiners is a walking, talking Kentucky historian and TikTok celeb. Simon has traveled throughout the commonwealth to learn and listen about Kentucky's rich history and hardy people.He's a research specialist for Frazier History Museum and an enthusiastic University of Louisville sports fan. We discussed the Louisville Cardinals' tall task in the NCAA tournament, buoyed by the team's amazing comeback from obscurity these past few years.Simon also spotlighted Night at the Frazier, a massive party on April 5th at the museum.Enjoy our father/son conversation.Good talk,, son!

Schools have become sites of policing and surveillance that mirror the criminal legal system. To address this, we need to understand what our guest calls the “school-to-prison nexus,” the intersecting web of racist, carceral systems that criminalize our youth.We discuss the history of organizing against the school-to-prison pipeline and how the call for “Counselors Not Cops” needs an abolitionist framework to succeed. We also highlight important wins from decades-long fights like the recent vote to end the school resource office (SRO) program in Chicago Public Schools.Episode Guest:Erica Meiners is a writer, educator and organizer. Their recent books include For the Children? Protecting Innocence in a Carceral State, a co-edited anthology The Long Term: Resisting Life Sentences, Working Towards Freedom, and the co-authored *Feminist and the Sex Offender: Confronting Sexual Harm, Ending State Violence* as well as 2022's Abolition. Feminism. Now. Most importantly, Erica has collaboratively started and works alongside others in a range of ongoing mobilizations for liberation, particularly movements that involve access to free public education for all, including people during and after incarceration, and other queer abolitionist struggles. They are a member of Critical Resistance, the Illinois Death in Custody Project, the Prison+Neighborhood Arts and Education Project, and the Education for Liberation Network. Erica is also a sci-fi fan, an avid runner, and a lover of bees and cats.Episode Notes:Transcript: upendmovement.org/podcast/episode-205/Support the work of upEND: upendmovement.org/donateTo understand the difference between reforms and abolitionist steps to end family policing, explore our framework tool at upendmovement.org/frameworkWe mention the Repeal CAPTA episode of The upEND Podcast. Learn more about the efforts to repeal the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act at repealcapta.orgErica encourages people to check out the work of organizations like Critical Resistance, Dream Defenders, Movement for Family Power, and the blog Black on Both Sides.

Episode 155 Chapter 16, Other European Electronic Music Studios. Works Recommended from my book, Electronic and Experimental Music  Welcome to the Archive of Electronic Music. This is Thom Holmes. This podcast is produced as a companion to my book, Electronic and Experimental Music, published by Routledge. Each of these episodes corresponds to a chapter in the text and an associated list of recommended works, also called Listen in the text. They provide listening examples of vintage electronic works featured in the text. The works themselves can be enjoyed without the book and I hope that they stand as a chronological survey of important works in the history of electronic music. Be sure to tune-in to other episodes of the podcast where we explore a wide range of electronic music in many styles and genres, all drawn from my archive of vintage recordings. There is a complete playlist for this episode on the website for the podcast. Playlist: OTHER EUROPEAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC STUDIOS Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 01:34 00:00 1.     Luciano Berio, “Mutazioni” (1955). Tape composition produced at the RAI studio (Milan). 03:36 01:38 2.     Luciano Berio and Bruno Maderna, “Ritatto di Città (poema radiofonico)” (1955). Tape composition produced at the RAI studio (Milan). 06:05 05:14 3.     Bruno Maderna, “Notturno” (1956). Magnetic tape composition, RAI studio (Milan). 03:24 11:16 4.     Dick Raajimakers, “Song of the Second Moon” (1957). Tape composition produced at the Philips Research Laboratories (Eindhoven). 03:08 14:40 5.     Luciano Berio, “Thema–Omaggio a Joyce” (1958). Early text-sound composition using magnetic tape. RAI studio (Milan). 06:24 17:48 6.     Tom Dissevelt, “Whirling” (1958). Tape composition produced at the Philips Research Laboratories (Eindhoven). 02:37 23:56 7.     Luigi Nono, “Omaggio A Vedova” (1960). Tape composition produced at the R.A.I. (Rome). 04:52 26:32 8.     Pietro Grossi, Marino Zuccheri, “Progetto II e III” (1961). Tape composition produced at the Studio Di Fonologia Musicale Di Firenze (S 2F M) (Florence). 02:56 31:24 9.     Ake Karlung, “Antihappening” (1962). Tape composition produced at the studio of ABF, Stockholm (Norway). 03:51 34:20 10.   Alfred Janson, “Canon” (1964). Tape composition produced in his private studio (Norway). 12:27 38:08 11.   Lars-Gunnar Bodin, “Den heter ingenting, den heter nog ‘Seans 2'” (1965. Tape composition produced in the studios of Swedish Radio (Stockholm). 16:00 50:46 12.   Gruppo NPS (Rampazzi, Marega, Chiggio, Meiners, Alfonsi), “Ricerca 4” (1965). Gruppo Nuove Proposte Sonore (NPS) (Padua). 05:46 01:06:46 13.   Arne Nordheim, “Response I” (1966) for 2 percussion groups and magnetic tape. Tape composition produced at NRK radio (Oslo). 18:09 01:12:32 14.   Enore Zaffiri, “Musica Per Un Anno” (1968, excerpt).  Tape composition produced at the Studio di Musica Elettronica di Torino (SMET) (Torino). 13:41 01:30:41 15.   Teresa Rampazzi, “Duodeno normale” (1972). Tape composition produced at the Gruppo Nuove Proposte Sonore (NPS) (Padua). 01:27 01:44:24   Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. My Books/eBooks: Electronic and Experimental Music, sixth edition, Routledge 2020. Also, Sound Art: Concepts and Practices, first edition, Routledge 2022. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For a transcript, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.

In this episode of the Intentional Agribusiness Leader Podcast, Mark Jewell sits down with Brandon Meiners, Director of Agronomy at Midwestern BioAg. They explore the transformative power of intentional leadership, the importance of creating a strong organizational culture, and fostering meaningful relationships in agribusiness. Brandon shares his journey of personal growth, how he learned intentionality from his wife, and how small, consistent habits can lead to long-term success.Brandon also discusses the pivotal role of culture in agribusiness, emphasizing that real culture is built on trust and transparency, not just positivity. His insights into leadership, work-life balance, and the importance of relationships offer actionable advice for listeners looking to cultivate thriving teams and organizations.Key Takeaways:Intentionality in Leadership: Small, daily habits create the foundation for leadership success.Culture Beyond Positivity: Real culture is based on strong relationships, trust, and transparency.Work-Life Balance: A strong work-life balance is crucial for personal and professional success.The Power of Delegation: Effective leaders empower others by delegating tasks strategically.Notable Quotes:"Being faithful in little leads to being faithful in much.""Culture isn't just positivity—it's built on trust, transparency, and relationships.""Leaders have a moral obligation to create environments where people can thrive."Stay tuned for more valuable insights on how to lead intentionally and build lasting relationships in agribusiness!

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Zach Meiners and Elena Joy Thurston, two of the three conversion therapy survivors profiled in the new documentary Conversion, which was also directed by Meiners. (The third survivor profiled is Dustin Rayburn AKA Dusty Ray Bottoms from RuPaul's Drag Race). Zach talks about what inspired him to make the film, why he used detailed miniatures to tell the story visually and how when he was struggling with his sexuality, he always felt like "the worst person in every room." Elena talks about her background as a devout Mormon wife and mother who found herself overwhelming drawn to a woman in her life. She also talks about the social fallout in her Mormon community when she decided to finally live her truth and how, just a few years later, her current family situation is "wildly wonderful" in a way she never expected. Zach and Elena also talk about how conversion therapy is actually an industry that constantly needs to be fed and how the recent laws that have been passed are important but that they've barely put a dent in the problem. Other topics include: American Idol alum David Archuleta's recent coming out, how conversion therapy can often lead to self harm, the surprising amount of queer activism at Brigham Young University and the pair's hopes that the film can be a catalyst for change.    www.conversionmovie.com

Today's episode showcases three guests currently featured in the new documentary, Conversion. This critical documentary exposes the deep trauma conversion therapy causes our LGBTQIA+ community members. Often conversion therapy is veiled as something far different from what it is. This interview and the movie expose the insidiousness and prevalence of conversion therapy in our communities today. I am so honored to have been given the opportunity to interview Elena Joy Thurston, Zach Meiners, and Dustin Rayburn to talk about their incredible movie. Elena Joy Thurston, she/her, is the CEO of LATITUDE, a boutique HR consultancy that specializes in creating psychological safety on corporate teams. Her viral TEDx talk on surviving conversion therapy, with over 45,000 views, propelled her exposure, resulting in media spots on ABC, CBS, and FOX.  Zach Meiners, he/him, is the founder, President, and Creative Director of Chronicle Cinema, a full service media production company, where he has produced national ad campaigns, corporate events, and award-winning entertainment.  Dustin Rayburn, they/them, is a performer and activist best known by their stage name, Dusty Ray Bottoms. Dusty gained notoriety on season 10 of the Emmy Award Winning TV Show RuPaul's Drag Race. Listen in to hear Elena Joy, Zach, and Dustin share: What conversion therapy is  Their personal experiences with conversion therapy What conversion therapy looks like and the insidiousness of covert conversion therapy The retraumatization of realizing you went through conversation therapy without even knowing that's what it was How being part of the creation of this documentary has been healing for each of them How conversion therapy changes the brain in a way that doesn't allow for closure in healing - meaning the healing is ongoing and forever What parents should know about conversion therapy as it relates to their kids and the other kids in our respective communities How to show allyship through your commitment to learning about LGBTQIA+ issues Links mentioned: Preorder Conversion: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/conversion/umc.cmc.75rmpixysv3qoksxyus5zq9rr Watch the Conversion Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=U50wbO3MfANkAxdQ&v=oyLEJtQ6MTI&feature=youtu.be More info on the Conversion doc: https://www.conversionmovie.com/ Elena Joy on SMA Episode 595: Living Out Loud After Enduring Life Threatening Conversion Therapy Conversion movie on IG Elena Joy on IG Dustin on IG Zach on IG We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices