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Big Budah has been making us smile for years in Utah. You know him from his time as a DJ on the radio, and his time on the AM News, as a feature reporter. Budah felt this was his calling bringing happiness to us his viewers. Then COVID-19 hit, and things got real. It was during this time that things began to unravel with his mental health. When it started, he felt it was harder and harder to bring himself out of the darkness he felt. Inside he knew everyone was against him, but that was just what his mind was telling him. One night he borrowed a gun, and took a drive on I-80 West to Wendover, NV. Somewhere along the way he pulled to the side of the road and he decided it was over. Hear Budah tell his experience, and the reason he is here telling you this story rather than reading it as a headline. Budah has joined with LWLF, and is taking part on our 7th Annual 100 Mile Walk to Wendover this month. Come join us on this life changing event. Register at Walk to Wendover or just come for the after party at the Peppermill Concert Hall for a Linda Ronstadt Tribute Concert with a special guest appearance by current Voice contestant EJ Michels. Together they will give you a night you won't soon forget. Get your tickets at Peppermill Concert Hall

Big Budah has been making us smile for years in Utah. You know him from his time as a DJ on the radio, and his time on the AM News, as a feature reporter. Budah felt this was his calling bringing happiness to us his viewers. Then COVID-19 hit, and things got real. It was during this time that things began to unravel with his mental health. When it started, he felt it was harder and harder to bring himself out of the darkness he felt. Inside he knew everyone was against him, but that was just what his mind was telling him. One night he borrowed a gun, and took a drive on I-80 West to Wendover, NV. Somewhere along the way he pulled to the side of the road and he decided it was over. Hear Budah tell his experience, and the reason he is here telling you this story rather than reading it as a headline. Budah has joined with LWLF, and is taking part on our 7th Annual 100 Mile Walk to Wendover this month. Come join us on this life changing event. Register at Walk to Wendover or just come for the after party at the Peppermill Concert Hall for a Linda Ronstadt Tribute Concert with a special guest appearance by current Voice contestant EJ Michels. Together they will give you a night you won't soon forget. Get your tickets at Peppermill Concert Hall

This weeks guest is my good friend, Tooele County Sheriff Paul Wimmer. We chat about when he knew he wanted to go into law enforcement. We talk suicide and first responders. We talk about how much they are called out on suicides, and what a difficult situation that is. Sheriff Wimmer shares how his families world was rocked in 2014 when his nephew took his life. Paul has seen the effects personally, and that has given him insight and empathy to suicide. He has been a champion of the Foundation, and a blessing to our community.  

This weeks guest is my good friend, Tooele County Sheriff Paul Wimmer. We chat about when he knew he wanted to go into law enforcement. We talk suicide and first responders. We talk about how much they are called out on suicides, and what a difficult situation that is. Sheriff Wimmer shares how his families world was rocked in 2014 when his nephew took his life. Paul has seen the effects personally, and that has given him insight and empathy to suicide. He has been a champion of the Foundation, and a blessing to our community.  

This weeks guest is my good friend Toni Broadhead. Toni is the Hope Squad advisor for Stansbury High School. She talks about her love for her students, and all things prevention. Toni connects with her students, and they know how she feels about them. This is probably why her Hope Squad is so successful. Toni gives a glimpse inside her world to see what makes her tick. 

This weeks guest is my good friend Toni Broadhead. Toni is the Hope Squad advisor for Stansbury High School. She talks about her love for her students, and all things prevention. Toni connects with her students, and they know how she feels about them. This is probably why her Hope Squad is so successful. Toni gives a glimpse inside her world to see what makes her tick. 

Nathan Osmond is a Nashville recording artist. Nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year. He has had four consecutive #1 hit singles. He performed in the North American Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as the leading role in Your a Good Man Charlie Brown. He is a well known motivational speaker, and hosts the Achieving Awesomeness Now Podcast. He is on the road over 200+ days a year. Nathan has recently come back from Nashville, Tennessee where he recorded a duet with Linda Davis. Don't Go There is a beautiful song about suicide prevention, and he will perform it on the podcast today. On the podcast we discuss COVID-19 and some of the struggles that come with it. We talk about mental health, anxiety and panic attacks. We talk about the loss of Marie Osmonds son Micheal, and he and Nathans last words. Prepare to leave feeling energized to make your Life Worth Living!

Nathan Osmond is a Nashville recording artist. Nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year. He has had four consecutive #1 hit singles. He performed in the North American Tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as the leading role in Your a Good Man Charlie Brown. He is a well known motivational speaker, and hosts the Achieving Awesomeness Now Podcast. He is on the road over 200+ days a year. Nathan has recently come back from Nashville, Tennessee where he recorded a duet with Linda Davis. Don't Go There is a beautiful song about suicide prevention, and he will perform it on the podcast today. On the podcast we discuss COVID-19 and some of the struggles that come with it. We talk about mental health, anxiety and panic attacks. We talk about the loss of Marie Osmonds son Micheal, and he and Nathans last words. Prepare to leave feeling energized to make your Life Worth Living!

Life's Worth Living Foundation President and Founder, Jon Gossett launches the premier episode of the podcast. Jon promises interviews of amazing guests that work in prevention, those who have been handed very difficult circumstances and conquered. On the podcast we will discuss all things mental health, suicide prevention, and feel good stories that will bring you to tears. Please hit subscribe, rate and review.

Life's Worth Living Foundation President and Founder, Jon Gossett launches the premier episode of the podcast. Jon promises interviews of amazing guests that work in prevention, those who have been handed very difficult circumstances and conquered. On the podcast we will discuss all things mental health, suicide prevention, and feel good stories that will bring you to tears. Please hit subscribe, rate and review.

You don’t need to live in Salt Lake County to quench your thirst for Utah craft beer. Bonneville Brewery is located 35 miles to the west of the capital city. It’s well worth the drive—not only for the beer but also for the brewpub fare and the stunning scenery.

The two-story pub is spacious. And in warmer months you’re able to enjoy a pint on the patio while taking in views of the Great Salt Lake, Stansbury and Antelope islands, and the Oquirrh Mountains. For non-Utahns, the Great Salt Lake is the remnants of the massive prehistoric Lake Bonneville, the brewery’s namesake.

We sat down with Bonneville Head Brewer Dave Watson to learn more about this somewhat hidden gem. Watson is a former photojournalist who then worked at The Beer Nut Homebrew Shop and Desert Edge Pub in Salt Lake City before helping to open Bonneville Brewery in 2012.

During our conversation:

• We chat about Watson’s interesting path to Bonneville Brewery
• We discuss his philosophy when it comes to brewing award-winning beers
• He shares his thoughts on the Utah craft beer scene and the growth it’s experienced in recent years
• And he explains the origin story for one of Bonneville’s most-recognizable brews — Free Roller Session IPA

For an accompanying article about Bonneville Brewery, please visit UtahBeerNews.com.

Enjoy the episode!

Episode 29 | Jan. 22, 2020