The Homegrown Podcast

This is a very powerful episode where we dive into Randall and the reason he has not been able to be the co host for the last 5 years.   We take a look into his upbringing and what brought him out to Los Angeles to be at the George Floyd protests in Los Angeles.  We discuss the exact day and the actions of the day that led up to getting hit in the head by a rubber bullet from LAPD.   Everything from what was the motivation to attend the protests, to how the day escalated, who was there to assist with the aftermath.   Discussing the darkest days of my life, how therapy assisted, and what I got out of the entire experience.   We also give a good amount of time towards the end to pay a great homage to our dear friend who we lost over 2 years ago in Jacob Prochnow.   We both check in on each other and where we both are with losing him to suicide, and share a great story each about him.   Thanks for stopping by for the listen, as this strain will stay at the top of your head for a while, and Randall is back!!!!

Introducing the one and only Patrick Gnerlich! WARNING: This episode was previously recorded and discusses mental health fairly in depth so listening discretion is advised. We get really deep into how men in America today need to be able to be self aware and assist themselves in getting mental health assistance where needed. Whether that lies in getting diagnosed, going to therapy, checking yourself in for drug use or suicide, it's always worth getting help wherever you may find it. Even if that assistance is found in friendships and relationships that are close by. We discuss how in those relationships in moments of weakness, that we need to be comfortable about talking about mental health from male to male in this society. Discussing how people have so many hurdles in American health care systems and work places, with not only one's self, but also their children when it is needed. Understanding that having the access to resources for mental health should be more easily accessible in this country. Talking about mental health and keeping your head in a good space is something that is a life long journey, and not a cure or destination. Have a reflective time listening to the personal instances that happen to both Patrick and Jonathan and how they deal with their day to day in their own mental health when it comes to family, coping mechanisms, depression, ADHD, work places, therapy sessions, cheating, and even suicide. This episode will feels like a cold bath, a little shocking at first, but feels good to the body in the end. Get some of that Homegrown in ya!

This episode is heavier than a Led Zeppelin... I may have wanted to start it out light, cause we get deep with Annette Alatorre about her personal experiences with suicide and mental health as well as the overall stigma surrounding the topic. From calling the police to help her sister whom she watched down an entire bottle of sleeping pills, to checking herself in to the hospital for her own well being as recent as 2020 during Covid. Her encounters with great people whom she's lost as friends to their own suicides and how she's coped with those as best as she can. The brain and mental health is a funny human organ and we feel it doesn't get the attention it deserves here at Homegrown Podcast, so we urge you to listen to this in depth discussion from two people who are pursuing getting into the mental health field based on their own personal, what some might say traumatic, experiences. This episode will make your entire body feel heavy, but in a relatable, taking vitamins type of way. Get some fo that Homegrown in ya!

This is our second time with good friend Adam Gharib on the podcast. This time we wanted to take a specific look into working too hard and burning out, setting up boundaries for yourself and the wellbeing of the people around you and general mental health. Whether it's bosses asking more out of you than they are willing to communicate, to not getting paid after doing the work you agreed to. Remembering as a free lance artist that last minute bookings don't necessarily mean it's a good opportunity as they usually don't have the time to properly prepare. So listen in to get some of the details Adam has suggested has given him a clearer head, more time, and better mental health. Enjoy the episode. This episode will give you motivation while making things clearer in your head. HomeGrown Podcast, come get some!

Episode 20 is with our great friend, professional skateboarder, hip hop artist, and Wave Gods entrepreneur Michael Medall. We go into the details of growing up in Monona Wisconsin by his Swedish Mother and Father who came from Los Angeles. To his roots starting in hip hop by being introduced to sing some lyrics while the guys were banging on the lunch table. He found himself skateboarding professionally at a young age and leading up to his Live and Direct album drop. Fighting through addiction struggles, and moving to Los Angeles, and finishing the last 7 years sober and his start to Wave Gods. There's a lot packed in this one so please be sure to give it it's proper due. This episode will give you a rise in life, while making you reevaluate everything you stand for. It's deep.

This episode we dive deep in with our good friend and colleague Adam Gharib. Chicago born and Belvidere raised in Illinois, Adam is from Palestinian background and has done Camera, DP, and video work for the likes of Sugar Shane Mosley, Wiz Khalifa, Nelly & Florida Georgia Line, and has even had meetings with the one and only Kanye (he doesn't like to brag, so we'll do it for him) With a great love story he tells how his parents came to America and instilled great work ethic into him. Inspired by music videos by Michael Jackson and Dre, Adam has done countless Music Videos but also has a great eye for narrative work and can collab on anything that has videography in the works. We discuss growing up in a predominantly white town and what that was like growing up for him and some of the issues he ran into there as well. Followed by some other little nuggets that are all wrapped up with our Quick Hitter questions! This episode will give you the munchies and keep your thoughts moving. Homegrown Podcast, get some in ya!

This episode we get deep into it with fellow colleague of Jonathan Schaub at Adler University in Rachel Blau. We go through her story of coming up in Lake Zurich Illinois with a big family and how she got into studying mental health. From having a marriage that ended due to 3 major deaths in both families within 14 months of each other, to finally realizing she may need some mental help and her path to discovering it. We go over things such as how to acquire good therapy, what therapy means to different people, how mental health has been stigmatized in our society, how it's being used in correlation with gun regulations, or lack thereof. Dive into the deep end, you're gonna have a good time. This episode will make you wanna be honest with yourself about life, and hopefully a bit relaxed.... Get some Homegrown in ya!

This Episode we introduce a great friend to the show in Anthony Jaramillo. We discuss his coming up in The San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, from being bullied for being a small kid, finding a love in playing hockey, to being blamed for his block's mischief as a child due to the color of his skin once they moved out to Lancaster, CA (still in LA County). How he's handled running his own business as a graphic designer, to how he's handled being a step dad to the children he married into and explaining his views to them whilst gaining trust from them. We think you'll enjoy the ride that we have with this episode's discussions and conversations. This episode will give you uplifting outlooks, deep thoughts, and an overall calming affect. Enjoy and get some of that Homegrown in ya!

This episode is all about the story of Asime Ibraimi. From migrating from her birthplace in the country of Macedonia to Ripon, Wisconsin, to dealing with being Albanian and Muslim within a mostly White and Christian town of Lodi Wisconsin where her parents settled and she went through public schooling. There's a lot of great stories in this episode that gave us a new perspective, and we hope it does for you as well. Have a great time, and share amongst friends! Thanks for listening!

This episode we are very happy to introduce Melody! We discuss with her the culture shock of growing up in Madison, and then being in an interracial marriage and moving to Lodi Wisconsin to raise her own children. Discussions of the intricacies that come with her moving to a small town only a half hour away from one of the most diverse cities in Wisconsin ensue. Get ready for some though provoking conversations and stories. Finished out with the usual "hated stereotypes", and "message to the people" fast hitting questions. This episode give you a feeling of focus and a relaxing energy.