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Send us Fan Mail Meagan Reeves rook in her nephew from her sister when he was a child and raised him as her own so that he would not have to be placed in the foster care system. This has come with many challenges, as he has shown obvious signs of sociopathy.  Some important topics discussed: - some of the indicators throughout his childhood of the larger issue at hand, including violence - difficulties in trying to discipline someone who cannot feel remorse/guilt - how she copes with what is often a thankless job - how her own experience being adopted has inspired her to continue parenting him to the best of her ability

Send us Fan Mail Adrian Peterson is considered on of the best running backs in NFL history. He shares what it took to get there. Some important topics discussed: - the tragic loss of his brother when he was just 7 years old - how important it is to believe in yourself when reaching for any goal - how he deal with negative attention and pressure from the media - the mental struggle that comes with retiring form the league - how being a father brings him joy in his post-NFL life

Send us Fan Mail Olivia Rich experienced a miscarriage during her first pregnancy in January 2024. Some important topics discussed: - the toll it took on her mental & physical health - the way it impacted her relationship with her body - the fear of trying again - what helped her through

Send us Fan Mail Kevin Perez was given five years probation in 2021 for robbery.  Some important topics discussed: - how much he has grown as a person & how he does not regret it because it stopped him from becoming a worse version of himself - the details of what happened and his arrest - things he has missed out on in life as a result - his experience in the criminal justice system & what life looks like on probation

Send us Fan Mail Irene Gayles is a dark skin black woman who has been dating within her race for her entire life. She has faced some obstacles in finding a healthy partner, including colorism & stereotyping.  Some important topics discussed: her experience growing up as a child & how she never felt beautiful or desiredher belief that black men (especially when they acquire wealth) prefer women of other races because they are more submissivehow she has been sexually fetishized by men of other racesthe difference in dating in the black community on the west coast vs. the east coast/south

Send us Fan Mail Carla Rose works as a dancer at a popular strip club in Las Vegas. Some important topics discussed: how strippers really make their money & how much she makes at her clubthe strangest requests she's receivedthe stigma attached to stripping and sex work in general

Send us Fan Mail Kris Saknussemm has lived many, many lives. He is a multimedia artist, musician, the author of many books, professor, and has spent half of his life living outside of America. He also did all of this after surviving a childhood rape incident when he was just nine years old. His rapist was unfortunately able to get off clean and went on to sodomize and strangle two other boys after Kris before taking his own life.  Some important topics discussed: - the nuances of experiencing sexual assault as a boy vs. a girl - how the event impacted his life & the permanent trauma it left behind - his belief that the man who raped him was a demon or "metaphysical evil" in human form - the difficulty of living with depression & how most people do not know what to say to those who are extremely depressed - how artistic expression has helped him heal - spirituality as a whole

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Stephen Bates graduated from Harvard Law School in 1987 and has been researching & teaching first amendment law ever since. He dives deep into the foundations of the first amendment, what it protects (hate speech, etc.), what it does not protect (people against corporations), and more. Some important topics discussed: the assassination of Charlie Kirk & suspension of Jimmy Kimmelthe Trump administration's response to free speech issuesthe FCC's unnecessary involvement in the Jimmy Kimmel incidentfree speech in a digital age & the threat of corporations

Send us Fan Mail Katherine Leiva is 8 months pregnant with her first child, and navigating this journey has been difficult for her at times. While she's excited to be a mom, she has struggled with her body image, sexuality, and coping with a new identity.  Some major topics discussed: not feeling beautiful or sexy pregnant & the struggles she has faced with her sexualitythe importance therapy has played in building her relationship with her fiancé and her babyhow to not lose yourself in pregnancythe way people tend to only ask about the wellbeing of the baby but not the motherwhy women should not have to work while pregnant

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Timpa had undiagnosed salmonella for 6 months, which greatly restricted her ability to eat. She lost a significant amount of weight in a short time and received compliments from many people in her life about how good and skinny she looked, especially from her ex-boyfriend (who was often highly critical of her body). Sarah developed an eating disorder as a result of trying to keep off the weight she lost while sick. Some major topics discussed: signs & symptoms of eating disordersthe way women struggle with comparing their bodies to others & trying to keep their partners happythe mind/body connection and how if one is struggling, both are strugglingthe struggle to articulate mental health disordershow the gym allowed her to rebuild a healthy relationship with food

Send us Fan Mail Carla Rose is originally from New York and moved to Las Vegas a few years ago. She refuses to date men that cannot provide for her financially and specifically wants to marry a man that is extremely wealthy. Carla's view on relationships is one that is becoming increasingly popular amongst our generation. There are more & more content creators that are advocating for women to marry for money instead of love, and Carla embodies this approach. Some important topics discussed: why financial stability is more important to her than lovewhat she is willing to look past in relationships if a man can provide (i.e. other women, kids, height, looks)the impact of infidelity on a relationship & her belief that all men cheatthe importance of being okay alone & not settling if needs are not met in a relationshipwhy Las Vegas is a great city to meet men with money

Send us Fan Mail Kevaney Martin has been in the world of sports journalism for over a decade having worked for ABC, CBS, and covered six Super Bowls for Nexstar Media Group. Interestingly, that is not where she started. Out of college, she was signed to Wilhelmina Modeling Agency and walked for brands such as Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, and more. She developed an eating disorder while working in the high fashion industry, and says that changing careers into sports journalism quite literally saved her life. Some major topics discussed: the pressures she faced in the fashion industry, including an eating disorder that dropped her to just 109lbs at 6'1" & how it ultimately made her stronger dealing with appearance standards in the journalism worldthe struggles of being taken seriously as a woman in a male-dominated fieldhow a perfectionist, competitive personality can both hinder and help youdealing with sexualization and objectificationdifficulties in maintaining relationships in a career that forces you to sacrifice time and stability

Send us Fan Mail James Sims served in the army for 11 years, including tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He has experienced symptoms of PTSD both from growing up around gang violence in Compton, California and from his active duty combat experience as a sergeant in the army. Some major topics discussed: - traumatic experiences he had while serving - the importance of therapy, especially for men  - his experience with racism in the military - adjusting to life after coming home & how he continues to heal

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Deepali Kashyap is an integrative gynecologist & menopause specialist who currently runs her own women's health clinic here in Las Vegas. Having lived in both India & the U.S., she provides a unique, cross-cultural perspective.  Some major topics discussed: - why it is easier for men to orgasm than women - the difference between men and women's hormone cycles & how it affects their libido (sex drive) - how mental health impacts sexuality - most common STIs & their symptoms - gender roles, motherhood, menopause, & more!

Send us Fan Mail Lexie Engdahl has a complex relationship with her father, who is currently serving time in jail for an attempted homicide in a road rage incident. Lexie's dad is a Vietnam veteran who has struggled with PTSD his whole life as well.  Some major topics discussed: - the difficulty of growing up in a divorced household & the pressure to pick sides - the nuance of people & how we all have lovable parts of us no matter who we are - the importance of choosing forgiveness and love over resentment and hate - the struggle of having older parents - issues in the judicial system