Human Stories with Jill Hazard Rowe

135. Human Stories: Dustin Gettel

Dustin is the current mayor of Midvale City, Ut. He joins Jill in studio to discuss his childhood in Pennsylvania, how he got involved in local politics and the importance of our personal involvement within our own communities.

134. Human Stories: Daniel Parkinson

Daniel Parkinson is a medical doctor and a psychiatrist. He has been involved in helping organize and educate parents of LGBTQ children for the past 12 years. His activities included organizing the ‘I’ll Walk With You’ Youtube video project and along with Jill Rowe formed the ‘I’ll Walk With You’ Facebook support group for LDS parents of LGBTQ children. He recently published a book called ‘Gender Revealed: Becoming Male or Female’. This is a book that explains how we develop our masculine and feminine features and explains why some people are gay, straight, cis, trans etc.

133. Human Stories: Jenni Gracesun

Jenni Gracesun shares her reflections of growing up in a family where the Mormon religion is more important than love. Through her determination, she learned to listen to her body and appreciate her sexual orientation. Through self love, Jenni has created three power phrases - “I am safe”, “I am worthy”, and “I am aware” - that help her receive peace and joy. She is married to Bree and lives in Draper Utah with their 3 children and two doodles. She enjoys hiking in corner canyon and doing yoga at the Draper Rec Center.

132. Human Stories: Laurie Lee Hall

In this amazing comeback episode, Jill sits down with Laurie Lee Hall, a transgender woman, who goes through her experience with gender dysmorphia and how that has created conflict within the confines of faith and the LDS chruch.

131. Human Stories: Benji Schwimmer

Benji Schwimmer, dancer, choreographer, and artist, shares his ongoing story of discovering self love and authenticity. Benji graciously and vulnerably shares his experience as a gay man navigating the world and membership in the LDS church.