Rachel is back! This is the final episode of our conversation.

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Rachel is back! We haven't finished our conversation yet so this is part c of a four part episode. This episode touches upon Rachel's experience in dealing with life as a transgender woman.

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Rachel is back! We haven't finished our conversation yet so this is part b of a four part episode. This episode answers questions related to Rachel's experience in finding someone who she felt safe enough to share who she truly was. The best part, her fiancé not only supports her but loves who Rachel is as a person.

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This Smile High Podcast Club (SHPC) episode is AMAZING!!! Here we highlight the life of one of Nate's friends. This week's guest is the very wonderful, Rachel! Rachel is a world class engineer and amazing person who recently came out as a transgender woman. This episode explores Rachel's experience growing up and slowly learning who she was. She then explains the difficulties about coming out and how she managed to overcome the social stigma that is often placed on LGBT individuals.

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You've made it! This is part d and the last portion of Lance's interview. If you've made it this far, the SHPC can only assume that you've either enjoyed it or you are so mad at them that you're only listening with the motivation of keeping a tally of how many faux-pas they've said. :)

In this episode, Lance discusses why he looks to science to help direct his decisions in life. He admits that a life where one takes control and does not just give the responsibility to someone else can be challenging. Lance explains, however, how rewarding and fulfilling such a path is.

Both Nate and Lance discuss the dangers of Mormon cultural teachings that encourage its members that testimonies come in the bearing of them. This method of saying one knows something when, in fact, they only hope to know it (absent any proof or data) is not the best method of finding truth. In the final minutes, they both speculate what possible benefits can come from religion. There are, of course, many good things that they have to offer all of us. The question, however, is if these benefits outweigh the costs.

Also, I'd like to hear any and all of your thoughts about this.

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This is part c of Lance's interview. Yep, these two didn't stop for nothing!

In this episode, Lance and Nate continue to tackle tough topics. Lance shares his perspective of God and why, after growing up faithful in the Mormon religion, he now has moved to a more agnostic view of him. Nate manages to ask Lance a few more direct questions such as what good he sees in his former faith. Nate also shares some personal details regarding the struggle he has had in supporting his kids in their decisions to get baptized into the Mormon church while doing his best to make sure these decisions aren't a result of peer, social pressure.

On a more lighter note, Lance shares an embarrassing experience during one of his ultra, 100-mile marathon trail runs when he experiences some painful crack issues and ends up pulling a MacGyver fix using a map, a toothpick, and a roll of duct tape. It's a definite CRACK UP to listen to.

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This is part b of Lance's interview. In this episode, Lance and Nate touch upon some rather lesser talked about subjects. Topics such as what constitutes a good friend and can someone leave the Mormon church and find true happiness are discussed. These two wild n' crazy guys even peel the onion back on taboo topics such as how pornography and masturbation are handled by the Mormon church. Is there method effective at the goal they want to accomplish or is it only aggravating the problem. Questions such as whether or not shaming people for activities such as these are discussed. It's a pretty candid conversation so strap in and hold on for one wild ride.

Also, I'd like to hear any and all of your thoughts about this.

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For this week's episode, Nate interviews one of his old friends from way back. This incredible guy's name is Lance. As you will hear, Lance is a very active guy who knows no bounds when it comes to running. He has run multiple races including ultra marathons of as far as 100 miles! Not only a runner, but Lance also enjoys many other outdoor activities. One of these activities, however, nearly cost him his life. About 9 years ago, Lance was competing in a timed rock climbing competition when, to his surprise, a faulty knot sent him falling down to the ground. Check out this episode to find out how this single event really changed his life and how he views it.

As a note, Nate had such a great time interviewing Lance that the conversation got a little long winded. To make this conversation easier to listen to, it was split up in 4 separate sections. That said, be sure to download the next three and enjoy the show.

Also, I'd like to hear any and all of your thoughts about this.

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