1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn

The 1 Year 1 Fear podcast is all about embracing fear. In each episode, host Cara Flynn will interview an amazing person who has embraced life one fear at a time. The guest will bring to the conversation one fear that they overcame by simply embracing the challenge. Check each episode description to see what fear the guest will be talking about before you jump into the free-form, long-form conversation. Cara Flynn is an Iowa native, entrepreneur, and has a family and three dogs. She is energetic and enthusiastic and loves to learn about the world and people. She embarked on this journey to embrace fear 8 years ago and hasn't looked back since. Now, she wants to share the stories of other people who have embraced fear and come out the other side stronger, happier, and more grounded. 1 Year 1 Fear on Instagram: @1year1fearpodcast Please rate this podcast 5 stars if you enjoy it, and share it with a friend who also might find value!

165: Trusting My Gear w/ Ashley Whittlesey 04/06/2026

165: Trusting My Gear w/ Ashley Whittlesey 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 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 to help heal itself through treatments like PRP, A2M and Stem Cell Therapy. You won't need drugs, surgery or long recovery times to get back to doing the things you love. Call 319-429-7984 to schedule your free consultation to see if our treatments are right for you!" - - For the past eight years, Iowa Recovery Room has provided holistic health services to Iowa City and the entire state of Iowa, offering relaxation, mental and physical stress/pain relief, and overall well-being. Offering float therapy services (sensory deprivation float tanks), traditional sauna, infrared sauna, cold plunge, yoga/Pilates classes, red light therapy, a massage chair, and leg compression boots, you will leave feeling relaxed and well. Owner/operator Patrick Krier is a certified yoga teacher through Hothouse Yoga in Iowa City and has a lifelong passion for approaching health and wellness with a holistic approach, implementing services for 'preventative maintenance' to decrease the need for medications and surgeries later in life. With a strong belief that the right tools and knowledge can help prevent health issues like anxiety, depression, mobility issues, Alzheimer's, heart attacks, and more, we will continue to institute many offerings to our community and beyond. For more information about all of our offering and to book your private wellness services visit and follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @IowaRecoveryRoom or stop by our wellness center at 1509 Mall Drive, Ste 1, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. Be well. Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/40675605

164: Rina and Jenna Pt. 2: Issues in the Tissues 03/30/2026

163: Rina and Jenna Pt. 1: Let It Be 03/23/2026

162: Down to Love w/ Dusty Swehla 03/16/2026

162: Down to Love w/ Dusty Swehla 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: 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/40486510

161: Raised Around Metal w/ Griffin Benson 03/09/2026

161: Raised Around Metal w/ Griffin Benson 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 — 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/40353990

160: Sounds Heal w/ Natalie Brown 03/02/2026

160: Sounds Heal w/ Natalie Brown 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/40137860

159: Brynn Anderson Pt. 2: Building Block Theory 02/23/2026

159: Brynn Anderson Pt. 2: Building Block Theory 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/39988055

158: Brynn Anderson Pt. 1: None of Us Are Unscathed 02/16/2026

158: Brynn Anderson Pt. 1: None of Us Are Unscathed This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Brynn Anderson. Part 2 will be released in one week (February 23, 2026). Brynn Anderson grew up in southwest Iowa. In this episode, she will talk about her high school struggles, her love of horses, her realization that she has dyslexia, living in Kansas City as an adult, meeting her husband on a blind date, getting married, losing their her child during pregnancy, and living through poverty. 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/39988000

157: Pandora's Box w/ Brody Lassner 02/09/2026

157: Pandora's Box w/ Brody Lassner Brody Lassner is a film/video editor, YouTuber, and speed cuber based in LA. Brody is the son of Jason Lassner, featured on this podcast for episodes 143 and 144. In this episode, Brody will talk about growing up in Iowa City, discovering speed cubing (solving a Rubik's Cube rapidly and competatively), discovering his love of video editing, going to Indiana University, creating a succesful and popular Youtube channel, and moving to LA to pursue a career in filmmaking. Check out Brody on YouTube: @ Check out Brody on Instagram: @ 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/39545775

156: Carrie Fitzgerald Pt. 2: Too Much 02/02/2026

156: Carrie Fitzgerald Pt. 2: Too Much This is part 2 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 working in D.C. for 11 years to advocate for children's rights nationwide, becoming a grandmother, moving back to Iowa, and her decision to transition into becoming a life coach focusing on dating and relationships. Find Carrie on Instagram: @ 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/39534520

155: Carrie Fitzgerald Pt. 1: Show Up 01/26/2026

155: Carrie Fitzgerald Pt. 1: Show Up This 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: @ 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/39534495

154: True Functional Medicine w/ Jason Bradley 01/19/2026

154: True Functional Medicine w/ Jason Bradley Dr. Jason Bradley is a chiropractor, author, and podcast host. In this episode Jason will talk about growing up in Fairfield, Iowa (the transcendental meditation capital of the world), studiying anthropology at the University of Iowa, deciding to become a chiropractor and studying at Palmer College of Chiropractic, as well as receiving a Masters in journalism. Listen to his podcast, Get Better Faster, on or or anywhere you find podcasts. Check out his book here: https://a.co/d/9ZTMIEg 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/39534425

153: The Truth is Faster w/ Jeremiah Moody 01/12/2026

153: The Truth is Faster w/ Jeremiah Moody Jeremiah Moody joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Wisconsin, playing all the sports in high school, wrestling D1 at the University of Iowa, dealing with knee injuries and surgeries from wrestling, discovering a tumor and battling Hodgkin Lymphoma, and training for wrestling in The Olympic Games. 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 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 to schedule your family’s first visit today!” - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/39485890

152: The Wellness Component w/ David Gray 01/05/2026

152: The Wellness Component w/ David Gray Dr. David Gray is a chiropractor at in Coralville, Iowa. In this episode, David will talk about growing up in Monticello with 4 sisters, dealing with significant migraines as a kid, attending Iowa State, and his work at The Wellness Way. Today's episode is sponsored by: - This yoga teacher training is taught by some of the best yoga therapists in the area, including Jenn Robb, past guest on this show, and Courtney Sutherland. The 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training starts at the end of January, 2026. The training is modular, about one weekend per month, so you can pace yourself. It’s experiential so you can deep dive into practices, philosophy, ayurveda, and the business side of being a yoga teacher. There are 8 mandatory sessions with 6 optional electives covering a wide range of topics. At the end, you’ll have a portfolio which includes approximately 9 sequences, which can be adapted to 45, 60, 75, and 90 minutes. You’ll have three meditations, 1 workshop plan (chosen by you based on the module that inspires you most), an optional retreat plan, as well as a business and marketing plan. You’ll be ready to shine even brighter. To enroll in this 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training go to . And sign up fast because there are only 10 spots available!” - Located in downtown Iowa City, 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 @ and on the web at . And of course go visit them at their store, located at 218 E. Washington Street in downtown Iowa City.” Follow 1Y1F on Instagram: @ 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts /episode/index/show/07ab0436-3c7a-489f-a6a2-46e59df24abd/id/39482860