Cardboard Cutouts

012 Michael - A Nature Devotee and Runner in the Rain

Michael gives us the pleasure of learning about his passion for people, nature, and mental health. As someone who has not only trekked the wilderness in a wide-array of locations, he's also trekked some paths of growth and healing within his own mind.  What is it like to constantly have your beliefs challenged willingly in black, white, and gray discussions? Michael values the idea of sharing opinions and perspectives constantly while making sure to find a middle ground of growth and understanding. To not just let temper control him, but rather to feel all the emotions that come with being a human. Produced and edited by Christian "Crispy" Pollak Sorry, no social media for this project yet, but if anything changes in that regard, keep your eyes on this space. However, you can send an email to: cbco.pod@gmail.com Intro/Outro songs licensed through Musicbed "Off the Lawn" by The Brook & The Bluff "Everything Is Just a Mess" by The Brook & The Bluff sonder [https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/] (uncountable) 1. (neologism) The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it.

011 Kaisa - A Community Leader and Swain of the Water

Kaisa divulges the secrets, or not-so-secrets, to her optimistic outlook on life. From living with an abundant community of love and compassion, to being a leader of wellness, health, and joy, Kaisa explains the importance of caring for each other in a world that, otherwise, wants to pull us apart. She is an inspiration of finding yourself in a society that would rather tell you who you're supposed to be than letting you discover the universe inside of you.  Important resources mentioned toward the end of the episode: Mutual Aid by Dean Spade [https://www.deanspade.net/mutual-aid-building-solidarity-during-this-crisis-and-the-next/] Queer Social Club Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/queer.socialclub] Tri-County Health Network (Western Slope Colorado) [https://tchnetwork.org/] Produced and edited by Christian "Crispy" Pollak Sorry, no social media for this project yet, but if anything changes in that regard, keep your eyes on this space. However, you can send an email to: cbco.pod@gmail.com Intro/Outro songs licensed through Musicbed "Off the Lawn" by The Brook & The Bluff "Everything Is Just a Mess" by The Brook & The Bluff sonder [https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/] (uncountable) 1. (neologism) The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it.

010 Donnalee - A Mountain Woman and Advocate of Mixed Berry Pie

Donnalee, a rugged explorer of the world, tells us all we need to know about finding peace in our greater communities through the stories of her past. From living in Japan, to trying to fit into an American high school for a single year of her life, to finding out she was made for the Colorado mountains, she's experienced more self-discovery than most have in their entire lifetimes. Donnalee is a woman who cares about the poor, the discriminated, and the mistreated. She has finally found a place within her to fight the fight she thought she couldn't for many years.  Donnalee's audiobook can be purchased anywhere you can get audiobooks including this link to Audible: "Henrietta Cloud Brown: 1855-1941: Telluride Mountain Woman [https://www.audible.com/pd/Henrietta-Cloud-Brown-Audiobook/B0FQMGDVZT?qid=1758929560&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=TD60W0KYPZM8GJ58JBQ6&plink=4reKI3cw3rmC6JIT&pageLoadId=hHF3XHbVnZjIqP58&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1]" Produced and edited by Christian "Crispy" Pollak Sorry, no social media for this project yet, but if anything changes in that regard, keep your eyes on this space. However, you can send an email to: cbco.pod@gmail.com Intro/Outro songs licensed through Musicbed "Off the Lawn" by The Brook & The Bluff "Everything Is Just a Mess" by The Brook & The Bluff sonder [https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/] (uncountable) 1. (neologism) The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it.

009 Helen - A Rash Risk-Taker and Exigent Board Gamer

Helen joyfully steps us through the best times of her life and the hardest moments that have molded her perspective on what to expect. From working together with a stranger through broken English to find her way home, to getting married on a beach in Florida for $1000, and even finding the time to appreciate dick jokes from a long-dead poet, Helen has found a unique life full of adventure, risk-taking, and loving. Her parents may have inspired her to live a life considered full, but she has truly lived up to the meaning of "making your own path." You can find Helen's podcast Roll Plus Heart here: https://www.rollplusheart.co.uk [https://www.rollplusheart.co.uk] Produced and edited by Christian "Crispy" Pollak Sorry, no social media for this project yet, but if anything changes in that regard, keep your eyes on this space. However, you can send an email to: cbco.pod@gmail.com Intro/Outro songs licensed through Musicbed "Off the Lawn" by The Brook & The Bluff "Everything Is Just a Mess" by The Brook & The Bluff sonder [https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/] (uncountable) 1. (neologism) The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it.

008 Midkhat - An Optical Engineering Student and Mixer of Tartar Sauce and Hot Sauce

Midkhat bravely steps us through the moments of his young life that have made him who he is so far. He shares with us secrets that risk the love of his parents, choices that strengthen the binding of his friendships, and hopes of a future that fulfill his desire to help others.  This conversation was eye-opening for me as someone who has led a relatively "regular" American life up until this point. Midkhat's stories of his youth, moving from Uzbekistan and acclimating alongside his parents to an unfamiliar culture, learning of the benefits and consequences of his beliefs, has been inspiring to me in an effort to embrace change. I hope his stories do the same for you. Produced and edited by Christian "Crispy" Pollak Sorry, no social media for this project yet, but if anything changes in that regard, keep your eyes on this space. However, you can send an email to: cbco.pod@gmail.com Intro/Outro songs licensed through Musicbed "Off the Lawn" by The Brook & The Bluff "Everything Is Just a Mess" by The Brook & The Bluff sonder [https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/] (uncountable) 1. (neologism) The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passing in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it.