168: Make the Most of It w/ Eddie Etsey
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
Eddie Etsey is the Founder of . In this episode, Eddie will talk about growing up in Ghana and moving to Iowa City at the age of 14 in the early 90's. He will also talk about the amazing work being done at Today's episode is sponsored by: - "At QC Kinetix-Coralville, we understand pain. Whether its knees that ache at the end of the day, a shoulder that can't reach the top shelf anymore or a back that makes it hard to sit for long periods of time. We have a solution for you. You might have heard that you need shots, surgery, or daily medicine to help with swelling. But what if...
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167: Beyond Barriers Reflection Part 2
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
This episode covers the third and final day of the 2026 Beyond Barriers Rock Climbing excursion to Colorado. Today's episode is sponsored by: - "At QC Kinetix-Coralville, we understand pain. Whether its knees that ache at the end of the day, a shoulder that can't reach the top shelf anymore or a back that makes it hard to sit for long periods of time. We have a solution for you. You might have heard that you need shots, surgery, or daily medicine to help with swelling. But what if those things don't fix the problem? That's where we come in. QC Kinetix uses your body's own materials...
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166: Beyond Barriers Reflection Part 1
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
This episode covers days 1 and 2 of the 2026 Beyond Barriers Rock Climbing excursion to Colorado. Part 2, covering the third and final day of the trip, will release next Monday, April 20th, 2026. Today's episode is sponsored by: - "At QC Kinetix-Coralville, we understand pain. Whether its knees that ache at the end of the day, a shoulder that can't reach the top shelf anymore or a back that makes it hard to sit for long periods of time. We have a solution for you. You might have heard that you need shots, surgery, or daily medicine to help with swelling. But what if those things don't...
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165: Trusting My Gear w/ Ashley Whittlesey
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
Ashley Whittlesey is the owner of "That Girl" Tree Care based in the Iowa City area. In this episode, Ashley will talk about growing up in Runnells, Iowa, becoming an arborist, and hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail. Check out "That Girl" Tree Care on the web: https://www.thatgirltreecare.com/ On Instagram: @ Today's episode is sponsored by: - "At QC Kinetix-Coralville, we understand pain. Whether its knees that ache at the end of the day, a shoulder that can't reach the top shelf anymore or a back that makes it hard to sit for long periods of time. We have a solution for you. You might...
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164: Rina and Jenna Pt. 2: Issues in the Tissues
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with and , Co-Founders and Alignment Strategists at Aligned Collective LLC. In part 2, Rina and Jenna will talk about their lives after meeting and creating Aligned Collective LLC together. Today's episode is sponsored by: - “At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby’s first steps to your child’s first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally. And because...
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163: Rina and Jenna Pt. 1: Let It Be
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with and , Co-Founders and Alignment Strategists at Aligned Collective LLC. In part 1, Rina and Jenna will talk about their lives before creating Aligned Collective LLC together. Today's episode is sponsored by: - “At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby’s first steps to your child’s first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally. And because family comes first, we...
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162: Down to Love w/ Dusty Swehla
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
Dusty Swehla is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa–born wellness professional, yoga instructor, and small business owner who specializes in holistic health, recovery, and trauma-informed practices. In this episode she will talk about growing up in Cedar Rapids with her dad and her four siblings, becoming a mother while in high school, her Lakota Sioux heritage, recovery from alcohol addicition, and discovering yoga. She currently hosts retreats all over the world and is getting her PhD. Find Dusty on the web: https://www.naturallyfeelingbetter.com Find Dusty on Instagram: @ Find Dusty on Facebook: ...
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161: Raised Around Metal w/ Griffin Benson
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
Griffin Benson is a tattoo artist in Dubuque, Iowa. Griffin is here interviewed while tattooing past guest and friend of the show, Jenn Robb, along with her daughter Sydney. Griffin will talk about growing up in small town Iowa with four brothers, apprenticing as a tattoo artist with his dad, joining the shop he works at now, , and all the weird stuff about tattooing. This is an unconventional 1Y1F episode and we hope you enjoy it! Find Griffin and his work on Instagram: @ Today's episode is sponsored by: - “At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters —...
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160: Sounds Heal w/ Natalie Brown
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
Natalie Brown is a sound healing practitioner based in Iowa City. In this episode she will talk about th death of her father when she was only 7 months old, growing up with her single mother, learning the violin at 4 years old, attending university for violin, joining a band, living and studying in Scotland, meeting her wife, living and studying in India, and starting work with The Sound Healing Academy. Natlaie also has a podcast called Sounds Heal. Check it out on or or wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode is sponsored by: - “At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we...
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159: Brynn Anderson Pt. 2: Building Block Theory
1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn
This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Brynn Anderson. Part 1 was published on February 16, 2026. Brynn Anderson grew up in southwest Iowa. In this episode, she will talk about raising children with a perceived black husband, the concept of privilege, starting a coffee group called Messy Tuesdays, the death of her young nephew, and the state of our country right now. Today's episode is sponsored by: - “At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby’s first steps to your child’s first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and...
info_outlineThis is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Carrie Fitzgerald.
Carrie Fitzgerald is a life coach focusing on dating and relationships. In this episode she will talk about growing up in Michigan with 9 siblings, moving to Chicago to become a nanny at 19, getting married and having 2 kids before going through divorce seven years later, becoming a social worker, volunteering at a women's prison, and advocating for children's rights in Iowa at the state level. Part 2 will be published next week (February 2nd) so stay tuned!
Find Carrie on Instagram: @yourintentionallifecoach
Today's episode is sponsored by:
The Adjusted Family Chiropractic - “At The Adjusted Family Chiropractic, we know every milestone matters — from your baby’s first steps to your child’s first backpack. Our gentle, certified pediatric and pregnancy care supports growing spines and developing nervous systems, helping your little ones thrive naturally.
And because family comes first, we offer affordable family plans — making wellness care accessible for everyone, from baby bump to big kid.
The Adjusted Family Chiropractic — building Health, Hope, and Happiness one family at a time.
Visit theadjustedfamily.com to schedule your family’s first visit today!”
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Discerning Eye Optical - Located in downtown Iowa City, Discerning Eye is an optical store featuring curated eyewear from around the world. In December of 2025, Discerning Eye celebrated 20 years of providing fantastic service to all who walk through their doors looking for new frames, new lenses, or an eyecare exam, provided by the stellar Dr. Dan Wolfe.
Since first opening its doors, Discerning Eye has prided itself on focusing on its customers. Every member of the team strives to make shopping for eyewear an enjoyable and fun experience. With eye exams by Dr. Dan Wolfe, customers receive the very best in eye health care.
If you want to hear Joni’s story, she tells it vividly in episode 43 of this podcast. You can find Discerning Eye on Instagram @discerningeye and on the web at discerningeyeoptical.com. And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.”
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