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On today’s episode, Emily Jahsman interviews Dr. Kristin Stewart Yates, Staff Counselor at Idaho State University’s Counseling and Testing Services. Kristen talks to us about how she followed her heart and ended up in a career that she loves and enjoys helping people through counseling, teaching and mindful self-compassion.

Karina Rorris is the Director of Disability Services at Idaho State University. Karina definitely did not have the typical pathway through her education and career. However, she was lucky enough to realize her strengths early on and leaned into those every step along the way, which has ultimately led to a position of leadership at Idaho State University.

Christine Walker is the founder and Editor in Chief of AT EASE! Veterans Magazine and Devil Doc Publishing. Christine enlisted as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy during the Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm era where she rendered medical aid to other service members at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, MCB. Christine’s vision began with her background in publishing; she wanted to create a print magazine that would give a voice to veterans where they share the stories that forged them in the fire and made them who they are today.In this episode, Christine discusses with Dan her challenges with eating disorders associated with the anxiety she felt from sexual abuse; She explains the terminology of military sexual trauma aka MST, the stigma she experienced with the inappropriate sexual advances from her leaders, supervisiors, and peers that would later be coined “Don’t ask, Don’t tell”. The policies didn’t exist yet; however, the behaviors were very prevalent as she discovered. Christine describes the isolation she felt post military service as she struggled to gain acceptance and recognition from her veteran peers as well as reintegration as a civilian. After “letting go” of her fears of acceptance and realizing her own self-worth, Christine received the confidence to press forward and pave her way to a life full of joyful relationships and meaningful service.

Military life often requires wearing lots of hats, and that’s especially true for Monica Fullerton, a military spouse and founder of Spouse-ly. Monica has long dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, but she wanted her efforts to support a greater purpose than just starting a business. She launched Spouse-ly to provide highly transient military families and veterans a space to market their products and services regardless of their duty station. Monica and her team remain diligently committed to nurturing a community that emphasizes learning and income-generating opportunities for the creators, service providers, and entrepreneurs within the military family.

Todd Johnson is the Director of the Veterans Student Services Center at Idaho State University. Todd had a goal from a very young age, and he achieved that goal at a fairly young age. After that he really just followed his interests and took advantage of opportunities that arose. Along the way he found work he was passionate about, and eventually found a career that integrated those newly found interests with his original goals as a young man.

Ryan Sargent, Director of ISU Alumni Relations and host of Bengal Tales on KISU, welcomes ISU President Kevin Satterlee. They discuss his upbringing in rural Idaho, educational background, choice to pursue a career in education and public service, and the importance of providing opportunity through scholarships.

Each Monday on Idaho Matters, we’ll bring you a snapshot of a small corner of our Capital City and its unique past and today we head to the Union Block!

In this special 2 part episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Chris Stedman, writer, speaker, community organizer, and founding director of the Humanist Center of Minnesota.

In this special 2 part episode, host Krystoff Kissoon sits down with guest, Chris Stedman, writer, speaker, community organizer, and founding director of the Humanist Center of Minnesota.