We all have stories to tell. We, as humanity, are a mixture of different tastes, opinions, and experiences. This is a collection of those stories.

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When we began this podcast, our goal was to share real life stories; the good, the bad and everything in-between. For host Bethany, this week definitely leaned toward the bad; extra emotions, extra work, extra pressure.When you listen to this weeks episode, our hope is that the weight of whatever pressure you&#39;re under is lifted.Remember, your story is worth telling.

Episode 12: Pressure

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In this episode, host Bethany shares the story of how her grandparents met, some of their dating stories, and what their legacy means to her.We&#39;d love to hear from you about your family history, or interesting stories from your families. Feel free to comment on or FB page: @lifesmixtape Remember, your story is worth telling!

Episode 11: When Gaylord Met Shirley

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In this episode, we asked listeners to share experiences of intentional changes in their lives and what 2021 was like after those choices.Host Bethany shares these experiences and gives us a story from her life as well.We hope that you 2022 is a year of growth and positive experiences.Remember, your story is worth telling.

Episode 10: New Year Motivation

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This episode is a little bit of encouragement for when things just don&#39;t quite go the way you planned.Host Bethany Severson shares a little about a time when things didn&#39;t go as planned, and where she finds a solid foundation.Remember, your story is worth telling.

Episode 9: When Things Don't Work Out

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Strap on your skates and kneepads for this episode!In this weeks episode host Bethany Severson interviews long time friend Lindsey Schwinger. Lindsey rolls on in with the details of her experiences with roller derby, starting a business, and her busy family life.Be sure to like, follow, and subscribe so you don&#39;t miss out on our weekly episodes!And remember, your story is worth telling!

Episode 8: Roller Derby Dreams (feat. Lindsey Schwinger)

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From our family to yours, we hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday filled with food, family, and maybe a nap.This episode is a little bit different. Short and sweet.We are asking our listeners to post responses to the following questions on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lifesmixtape<ol><li>What&#39;s your family&#39;s Thanksgiving tradition?</li><li>What&#39;s something you&#39;re grateful for?</li></ol> Happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 7: Thanksgiving

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In this episode, host Bethany Severson sits down with Ivan Dunn. Ivan shares stories of his service in the Army, what lead him to move from Louisiana to South Dakota, and what life has been like since.Like, follow, subscribe and leave a review, and remember, you&#39;re story is worth telling!

Episode 6: Where Life Leads Us feat. Ivan Dunn

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In this weeks episode, host Bethany Severson interviews a long time friend. We find out how she balances life homeschooling, raising kids, and being an entrepreneur. Plus she spills a little about home births, having goats &amp; the importance of her faith, marriage &amp; family.Hope you enjoy, and remember, your story is worth telling!

Episode 5: Self-sufficient living, parenting, and faith (feat. Amber Brandsrud)

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Happy Halloween!In this episode, host Bethany Severson shares chilling stories of ghosts, spooks, and mysterious legends. Enjoy these stories in the dark... if you dare!Thank you to all the listeners who submitted spooky stories!And remember, your story is worth telling!

Episode 4: Spooky Stories

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Have you ever experienced being labeled, regardless of if that label fits you or not? Have you made a decision that caused you to be put into a box? Have you ever been judged based on your appearance?In this episode, we posed two questions to listeners:<ol><li>What stereotypes do you face in the workplace and from society? AND</li><li>How do those stereotypes affect the way you see yourself?</li></ol> Host Bethany Severson and guest Lucas Severson read some of these responses. SODAK22: https://www.facebook.com/SODAK22

Episode 3: Workplace and Societal Stereotypes

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In this episode of Life&#39;s Mixtape, we hear stories from three women who have experienced loss. These losses are felt each and every day, and they remember their loved ones in the little things; a smell, a beloved item, or even a weekly routine.You&#39;ll get a glimpse into the grieving process and how each individual experiences one more day of life without these influential people in their lives.Life stories don&#39;t have to be perfect; just authentic. Remember, your story is worth telling.Special thanks to Aubrey Bernard &amp; Renita Harrington for sharing their stories.

Episode 2: Grief and Remembrance

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In this first episode of Life&#39;s Mixtape we hear from guest, Lucas Severson, as he answers hard hitting questions. He shares stories ranging from childhood to small town life and influences throughout his life so far. He also shares quirky facts about his favorite movies, and how music became such a big part of his life.Like the FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/lifesmixtapeRemember, your story is worth telling!

Episode 1: Big Family, Small Town, and Musical Inspiration - feat. Lucas Severson

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In this short launch episode, host Bethany Severson explains the goal of this podcast.Like and subscribe to hear future episodes!

Episode 0: Podcast Launch!

We all have stories to tell. We, as humanity, are a mixture of different tastes, opinions, and experiences. This is a collection of those stories.