Down in the Valley
Behind the headlines of our lives are untold stories. The circumstances that we think get in our way, are the very circumstances that allow us to realize who we are and where we are going. Join Kali and Carissa and listen in as they have brave and real conversations with people around Utah valley.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2020
Get me to the hospital
At the beginning of this year my Grandpa was diagnosed with Liver Cancer. Upon finding out that this would be the last year of his life, I gathered some recording equipment and drove to Ephraim, Utah…
00:41:14 |
Sun 25 Oct 2020
Love is really strength
We know that death is part of life. But what about when it happens too soon?
In this episode you'll hear from Sue who has a very visceral relationship with death. From the loss a daughter in law who …
00:52:24 |
Sun 18 Oct 2020
Just hold on, it'll get better
Immigration has played a key role in America, we are the melting pot, the American dream is sold all over the world, we cherish our freedoms here in the land of opportunity.
In this episode, you'll …
00:57:16 |
Sun 04 Oct 2020
Women and Politics
The nineteenth amendment was passed by congress in June 1919 ratified on August 18th 1920, granting women the right to vote. Utah had granted that right to women long before it was a national right, …
00:54:01 |
Sun 27 Sep 2020
This is my chance
Earlier this week we heard from Dolly who recounted her childhood and challenges that shaped her. This episode is catching up to where she is today. She followed the pad that was set out for her! She…
00:11:51 |
Fri 25 Sep 2020
Are we going to make it?
In this episode you'll meet Daulton who discusses her parents divorce and the role it played in shaping who she is. She talks through her family dynamics and how it impacted her relationship with her…
00:34:23 |
Sun 20 Sep 2020
Best Friend Soul Mate
Earlier this week you heard from Shelby who shared her journey with mental health. In our conversation she also talked about an experience with her best friend. This part of her experience is rich wi…
00:13:59 |
Fri 18 Sep 2020
Everybody needs a Therapist
In this episode you'll hear from Shelby and learn about her journey with Mental Health. She shares her story of what brought her to her rock bottom, the lessons she learned, and her continued rising …
00:38:46 |
Sun 13 Sep 2020
All in this together
This very special episode includes the stories and experiences of a few people in Utah as they have experienced the pandemic 2020 and the social distancing order that has been placed on us. Some peop…
00:35:15 |
Sun 17 May 2020
Thank you’s and bloopers
The last episode in season one! This is a short conversation thanking everyone who helped make Down In The Valley possible. We also discuss what we have learned, season two, and bloopers! We hope you…
00:19:26 |
Sun 08 Sep 2019
It is what it is
Heidi opens up about the pain she endures throughout the day, the complications and illnesses she has been diagnosed with, the reality of mom guilt, and raising a 9 year old son with Autism.
00:51:14 |
Sun 01 Sep 2019
I’m just like everybody else
This episode is less a telling of a story, and more of a sharing of a perspective, which is equally important given the moment in time we find ourselves here in the Valley. Bly is the second intervie…
00:49:01 |
Sun 18 Aug 2019
Horrible Freak Accident
Between 2006 and 2012 America’s largest pharmaceutical companies flooded our country with over 76 billion opioid pain pills. This is just ONE story of a young boy who was caught as collateral damage …
00:44:20 |
Sun 11 Aug 2019
Million Dollar Man
When he was seventeen, Jeremy fell off a cliff. 160 feet down. He survived! Jeremy has an incredibly optimistic outlook on life, and he recounts his near death experience with us. We are so glad that…
00:38:30 |
Sun 04 Aug 2019
Tough Nut
We sat down to talk about the impact our mothers have had on our lives, and what we really admire about them. And our guest this week is Goose, who discusses the things in his life that inspire him …
00:47:55 |
Sun 28 Jul 2019
I’m Not Really A Wimp
This weeks episode is honoring our friend Todd. He passed away shortly after the time of this recording, and we are honored to share his story and insights on life. We discuss child abuse, the death …
00:33:12 |
Sun 21 Jul 2019
#MeToo
Two brave women join Carissa and Kali in an open and raw conversation about their experiences with sexual violence.
01:01:59 |
Sun 14 Jul 2019
It happens
Carissa and Kali discuss our experiences and feelings regarding religion and the impact of the culture on our lives. We share our conversation with Jasmine who shares her experiences through deep inn…
01:01:37 |
Sun 07 Jul 2019
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