1 Year 1 Fear with Cara Flynn

173: Trust Yourself w/ Emerson Townsend

1 Year 1 Fear is doing a series of interviews featuring 2026 graduates of both high school and college to celebrate the season. This is the first interview of the series! Emerson Townsend is 17-year-old recent high school grad in Iowa City. In this episode, she will talk about growing up partly in Sioux City, Iowa before moving to Iowa City at a very young age, growing up with one older sister, going to middle school during COVID, her boyfriend, and her plans for the future both immediate and long-term. Today's episode is sponsored by: QC Kinetix [https://bit.ly/4v2sgog] - "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!" - Iowa Recovery Room [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] - 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 https://IowaRecoveryRoom.com [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] 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: @1year1fearpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/1year1fearpodcast/] 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

172: The "Infamous" Courtney Roth

Courtney Roth was born in Iowa City, raised in Ohio until he was five years old, and then moved back to Iowa City where he lives today. In this episode, Courtney will talk about growing up with 4 brothers, playing sports and competing in the Special Olympics, living in group homes, his Special Commitment Ceremony with his life partner Kendre, and his various jobs, as well as working with Systems Unlimited, where Cara used to work! Today's episode is sponsored by: QC Kinetix [https://bit.ly/4v2sgog] - "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!" - Iowa Recovery Room [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] - 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 https://IowaRecoveryRoom.com [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] 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: @1year1fearpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/1year1fearpodcast/] 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

171: Life Changes w/ Michelle Dillon

Michelle Dillon is an Iowa City native! In this episode, she will talk about growing up in Iowa City, moving to Kansas City in her early 20s, having kids and getting married, transitioning to optical work, working at Discerning Eye (past sponsor of this show!), and discovering a love for cycling. Michelle will also talk about her daughter, Charlotte, being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 10 in 2020. Michelle is currently raising money for Breakthrough TD1 [https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=ride_homepage] to help fund technology development to research the disease. To help Michelle reach her goal of $5,000 raised, please consider donating with THIS LINK! [https://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30066a?px=12230875&fr_id=10664&pg=personal&NONCE_TOKEN=D4CD151FE905F33075E4AE0B60EC328A] Today's episode is sponsored by: QC Kinetix [https://bit.ly/4v2sgog] - "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!" - Iowa Recovery Room [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] - 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 https://IowaRecoveryRoom.com [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] 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: @1year1fearpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/1year1fearpodcast/] 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

170: Doug Goettsch Pt. 2: The Personality and The Charisma

This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Doug Goettsch. Doug Goettsch is a restaurateur in Iowa City. In this episode, Doug will talk about his early adventures in the restaurant business and travel, going to culinary school and becoming a chef, meeting his wife, Sarah (previously featured on this podcast on episode number 6), and opening Big Grove Brewery. Today's episode is sponsored by: QC Kinetix [https://bit.ly/4v2sgog] - "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!" - Iowa Recovery Room [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] - 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 https://IowaRecoveryRoom.com [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] 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: @1year1fearpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/1year1fearpodcast/] 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts

169: Doug Goettsch Pt. 1: We Just Called It Food

This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Doug Goettsch. Doug Goettsch is a restaurateur in Iowa City. In this episode, Doug will talk about growing up in eastern Iowa, working on farms, his love of basketball and an injury he sustained while playing at a young age, working in kitchens and restaurants, becoming a bartender and restaurant manager, and truly falling in love with the hospitality business. Part 2 will release on May 11th, 2026. Today's episode is sponsored by: QC Kinetix [https://bit.ly/4v2sgog] - "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!" - Iowa Recovery Room [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] - 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 https://IowaRecoveryRoom.com [https://bit.ly/4837cUQ] 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: @1year1fearpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/1year1fearpodcast/] 1 Year 1 Fear is co-produced by Su Madre Podcasts