EP 20 The Ultimate Guide to Fresh Cut Christmas Trees, with Skyline Ranch🎄Farm

EP22 Through the Tides of Youth: A Career in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Becoming a parent has been the wildest crash course of my life. There’s the sleepless nights, the tiny socks, and the big thoughts—What am I shaping here? How much of our kids is nature, and how much is nurture? I don’t have all the answers—actually, I have way more questions than answers. So I sought out an expert. In this episode, a child and adolescent psychiatrist unpacks how kids develop emotionally, the pressures they face, and what it truly takes to enter this field. We'll explore the daily work and the incredible rewards of helping young minds thrive. Whether you're a parent, considering a mental health career, or just care about the next generation, I hope you find this conversation both reassuring and inspiring. You’ll hear about: * Dr. Shawn Jin’s path into child & adolescent psychiatry * Key skills and training for working with young patients * Common stressors for kids today and the impact of the COVID-19 * Early intervention, stigma awareness, and school involvement * Regional differences in mental health care between the East and West Coast * Trends, challenges, and hopes in youth mental health * Self-care for mental health professionals Never want to miss an episode? Search for “dedicated lulu” on ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ or ⁠Spotify⁠, and subscribe to the show! ⁠Twitter⁠/⁠Instagram⁠: @dedicatedfm Email: ⁠dedicatedfm2022@gmail.com⁠ Music Credits: Material Issue - Everything

EP21 They Preserve Your Story Better Than You Do, with Documentarian Balin Schneider

When the power pop band "Material Issue" soared to stardom, Balin Schneider was just born. Yet it's as if he was right there in the crowd at their concerts, experiencing every beat and melody firsthand, after he spent several years making a documentary about the band’s ascent and downfall. What began as a short student project blossomed into a full-fledged feature film and a lifelong passion for filmmaking.  In this episode, Lulu talks with Balin Schneider, a LA-based documentary filmmaker/reporter/Executive Director of arvonia films. His first feature film, Out of Time: The Material Issue Story [https://www.arvoniafilms.com/outoftime⁠] premiered at Sound Unseen Film Festival and played in theaters nationwide. He has directed projects with artists such as Gym Class Heroes, Panic! At The Disco, The Academy Is…, BLACKPINK, Cobra Starship and Ed Sheeran. He currently attends the University of Southern California (USC) for his Master of Arts in Specialized Journalism with a focus on International reporting. He has written for LAist, The 74 and his work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, Brooklyn Vegan and Pitchfork. You’ll hear about: * What inspired him to tell the story of a band that seems 'out of time'? * What does it like to start one’s own film production company? * Why might a filmmaker be interested in pursuing a journalism degree? * Where can we discover good documentaries?  Films that we’ve talked about: * Shoah by Claude Lanzmann * Nina & Irena by Daniel Lombroso * Oasis by Justine Martin https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/learning/film-club-oasis.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/learning/film-club-oasis.html] * Puffling by Jessica Bishopp https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/preparing-to-fly-in-puffling [https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/preparing-to-fly-in-puffling] Never want to miss an episode? Search for “dedicated lulu” on ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ or ⁠Spotify⁠, and subscribe to the show! ⁠Twitter⁠/⁠Instagram⁠: @dedicatedfm Email: ⁠dedicatedfm2022@gmail.com⁠ Music Credits: Material Issue - Everything

EP 20 The Ultimate Guide to Fresh Cut Christmas Trees, with Skyline Ranch🎄Farm

In this holiday season, we visited the Skyline Ranch Christmas Trees Farm in La Honda, California, where we we met its wonderful owner Donna. From a fruit orchard to a tree wonderland, this place has been a nature-lovers’ paradise since the 1970s. Besides bringing a festive spirit, their trees play a crucial role in nurturing the environment and spreading the joy of the great outdoors. In this episode, Donna shares insider tips on finding that perfect tree, taking it home safe and sound, and keeping it merry all season long. She also uncovers the origins of this entire Christmas tree tradition. Grab your saw and we'll catch you at the farm - Hope you snag that dream tree🌲! The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIC1o8p-tN8]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIC1o8p-tN8 Never want to miss an episode? Search for “dedicated lulu” on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dedicated/id1623935147] or ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5rp8yX899Pa0ufdCXVaW52], and subscribe to the show! ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/dedicatedfm]/⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dedicatedfm/]: @dedicatedfm Email: ⁠⁠⁠dedicatedfm2022@gmail.com⁠⁠ [dedicatedfm2022@gmail.com]

EP19 Absolutely Gourd-geous: A Chat with the Owner of Arata's Pumpkin Farm

Hey there, pumpkin lovers! It's that wonderful time of the year when pumpkins become the unofficial dress code at grocery stores. But if you're up for real pumpkin parties, check out the pumpkin patches in Half Moon Bay if you're visiting the Bay Area. These farmers have been growing pumpkins for almost a century. Are they all set for the busiest time of the year? Join us on a journey to the heart of pumpkin festivities as we explore Arata's Pumpkin Farm, the oldest pumpkin farm in the area. We sat down with the farm's owner Chris Gounalakis to uncover * What makes Half Moon Bay the “Pumpkin Capital of the West Coast”? * Why do people flock to Arata's Pumpkin Farm? * What's the owner's favorite pumpkin variety and recipe? * What happens to all the unsold pumpkins? * What's it like running a pumpkin farm? * What keeps a pumpkin farm thriving for nearly a century? The video version of this episode is also available on YouTube [https://youtu.be/l2Ig-6bwfDA?si=1CRydwXaDvk4GnPm]. Never want to miss an episode? Search for “dedicated lulu” on ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dedicated/id1623935147] or ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5rp8yX899Pa0ufdCXVaW52], and subscribe to the show! ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/dedicatedfm]/⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dedicatedfm/]: @dedicatedfm Email: ⁠⁠dedicatedfm2022@gmail.com⁠⁠ [dedicatedfm2022@gmail.com] Music Credits: 1. Taylor Swift - Gorgeous 2. The Play - Piano Version Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios. Link: https://youtu.be/7CD9KzBpSqk?si=l6UoK7gnw0doslql | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0 3. Dive Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios Link: https://youtu.be/V4b1AUcCi-s?si=FEUC-GiGOZU16fJ5 | Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0

EP18 The Essence of Chongqing Hot pot, All in a Jar, with Hotpot Queen

For ethnic cuisines, navigating the balance between authenticity and adaptation can be tricky. While there’s a strong urge to stay true to the original recipe, compromises have to be made to appeal to the local palate. But Jia, the founder of a Chinese sauce brand called Hotpot Queen, doesn’t want to play it safe and aspires to bring the boldest Sichuan flavors to Americans’ plates — from sandwich to ice cream. Besides the unapologetic spiciness and numbness, her sauce has a secret element that adds a kick — the love and passion passed down through her mom and generations of Chongqing women.  In this episode, Lulu talks with Jia, the founder of Hotpot Queen, whose fiery personality tastes just like her sauces. You’ll hear about:  * How do brands get the most out of Natural Products Expo West? * What are the top organic food trends for 2023? * What makes Hotpot Queen different from other hot sauce brands? * Which foods pair surprisingly well with hot sauce? Never want to miss an episode? Search for “dedicated lulu” on ⁠Apple Podcast⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dedicated/id1623935147] or ⁠Spotify⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/5rp8yX899Pa0ufdCXVaW52], and subscribe to the show! ⁠Twitter⁠ [https://twitter.com/dedicatedfm]/⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dedicatedfm/]: @dedicatedfm Email: ⁠dedicatedfm2022@gmail.com⁠ [dedicatedfm2022@gmail.com] Music Credits: Arimura Taishi - Hot pot quartet  Keep It Spicy! Website: www.hotpotqueen.com [http://www.hotpotqueen.com] Instagram: @hotpotqueen