David & Stacie Sturt

David & Stacie Sturt

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572731/fan_mail/new] David Sturt is currently serving as the Gospel Doctrine teacher for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He has previously served as a stake president, stake Young Men president, high councilor, bishop, Scoutmaster, ward Young Men president and missionary in the Texas Dallas Mission. David has a degree in training and development, an MBA from BYU, and has two decades of experience in research, innovation and leadership. He was born in England, raised in South Africa (where his family joined the LDS Church), and educated in the U.S. and Asia. He was an Executive Vice President at the O.C. Tanner Company and a New York Times bestselling author. He was named one of the top three most influential visionaries in the incentives industry by Incentives Magazine. His work and interviews have been published in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and NPR, and he co-authors a weekly leadership column on Forbes.com. David has spoken at TEDx, and to thousands of business leaders at conferences and companies all over the world. He is deeply involved in community and faith-based leadership, He has served in various leadership rolls for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. Most recent was he and his wives service in Kenya as Mission Leaders 2022-2025 Stacie Sturt grew up in the avenues in Salt Lake City Utah, Graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Child and family development. She then headed a preschool for Utah valley mental health that integrated autistic children. She enjoys serving in her ward nursery and playing and reading books with her grandchildren. David and Stacie have been married for 39 years. They enjoy being together playing golf, tennis, biking, walking or anything outside. They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. They love to hang out, eat delicious food, talk and play games with them.

Kristine Coons

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572731/fan_mail/new] Dr. Kristine Coons, DO, FACOI is a transgender intersex physician who specializes in internal medicine and works for Providence Health where she has worked for the past 12 years. She is a native Washingtonian and has lived here in Spokane with her wife and four children for the past 12 years. As part of her work with Providence Health, Dr. Coons serves as Project Lead for Intersex Care. This role is also supportive to LGBTQIA+ program within Providence. She was also recently elected to the board of directors of InterACT Advocacy, which is one of the largest intersex advocacy groups in the nation. Dr. Coons focuses her research and advocacy on improving communication and relationships between the LGBTQIA+ communities. This has been done through broadening our understanding of genetics and human development; through the field of cognitive linguistics. Part of this work has been to understand, discuss, and bridge the relationships between the intersex, gay, transgender, and queer communities Dr. Coons has spoken at numerous universities, medical, and social organizations across the country. She has worked to help overturn hurtful legislation and discussed care and justice with several government officials. Her work has also extended across international borders to support organizations around the world, including Canada and Europe. Dr. Coons also teaches medical students and was awarded Preceptor of the Year for PNWU in 2022 and 2025.

Ron Hardy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572731/fan_mail/new] Dr. Ron Hardy has been a good friend of our family for 20 years. He works in women’s health as an OB/GYN here in Spokane Washington. When I, Rhonda Monson, have mental health clients who are pregnant and have anxiety or past trauma with birth and delivery I always refer them to Dr. Hardy as I know they will be in good hands. I have been thanked many times by these clients. He and his beautiful wife Jennifer are the proud parents of 6 amazing adult children. He is also currently serving as stake president for the Spokane Washington North Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Ron Hardy is one of the kindest men I know, and he is a very busy man, we were honored to have him take the time to be a guest for our podcast.

Doree Handford

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572731/fan_mail/new] A Parent's Paradise Charities founder Doree Handford is a mother of six, childbirth educator, doula, speaker, and passionate advocate for families who believes parents were never meant to do this alone. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood — while also raising four children on the autism spectrum — she has dedicated her life to creating spaces where parents feel seen, supported, and empowered. Through her nonprofit work, public speaking, and community events like Mom Prom, Doree is leading a movement to break generational cycles of isolation and overwhelm by building stronger communities around parents. Her vision is not only to provide practical resources and respite care, but to help create a cultural shift where asking for support is normalized and families can truly thrive.

Russ Gaede

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2572731/fan_mail/new] Russell C. Gaede, PsyD, is a consultant, mediator, and therapist with over two decades of experience specializing in trauma and complex human behavior. Holding degrees in Administration of Justice, business, and Clinical Psychology, Dr. Russ blends academic rigor with practical, boots-on-the-ground experience. Having overcome significant personal hurdles—including a high school departure and a diagnosis of Tourette Syndrome—he offers a unique perspective on human potential, rehabilitation, and what it means to walk with others. He is author of "Playing 20 Questions with your Fiancé". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmjjdzck6y8&t=1s https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/23392/russell-gaede