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Sullivan's Unheard Voices
Our podcast is going to be a little different. We are going to elevate the voices of the unheard. We're going to talk to people that have been through it, and lived to tell the story. We're going to talk to people with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, victims of systemic oppression, but instead of focusing on the trauma we're going to focus on how they got through it. The hope is you will learn how to get through it too. If you've ever been beat up, cast aside, discriminated against…
Episodes
- Sullivan's Unheard Voices
Episode 82: Craig and The Sacred Mushroom
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Craig (manager of the Sacred Mushroom in Portland, Oregon) discuss the pressing mental health crisis in the U.S. and…
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Episode 81: Wesley Crusher
Shawn Sullivan interviews Wesley Crusher, and adult entertainer who shares his unique journey through the industry. Wesley discusses the challenges of building…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Live from Silverton Pride
Billie McBride is Miss Trans Oregon and one amazing ice skater. This conversation explores the journey of her trans activism. Billie discusses the complexities…
Sullivan's Unheard VoicesEpisode 80: Brandon Logan
Brandon Logan explores his journey in music, particularly focusing on the blues genre. They discuss Brandon's early influences, the creative process, the…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 79: The DV episode with Sarzana Hasin Zafar
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Sarzana Hasin Zafar delve into the complexities of domestic violence, focusing on the survivor's perspective. They…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 78: Dug Cox
Dug Cox Dug shares his journey as a blind musician, discussing the challenges he faces on stage and the importance of authenticity in his songwriting. He…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 77: Tony Tate AKA Big Blind
Tony Tate, AKA Big Blind shares his journey with keratoconus, a condition that led to significant vision loss and multiple cornea transplants. He discusses the…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 76: Brady Goss
Shawn interviews Brady Goss, a very talented musician in the Portland/Salem area. Raised in the Northeast corner of Oregon in the sparsely populated town of…
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Episode 75: Kathryn Grimm
Kathryn Grimm shares her journey from an introverted child in Seattle to a passionate musician and teacher. She discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her…
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Episode 74: Sal Salano
Shawn interviews Sal, the drummer and creator of Sal and the Salamanders, exploring his musical journey, the dynamics of live performances, and the importance…
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Episode 73: Tamara Collins
Tamara shares her unique journey from healthcare to marketing, emphasizing the importance of understanding sales as a means of offering value. She discusses…
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Episode 72: Jade Throneberry
Shawn Sullivan interviews Jade Throneberry, a talented musician deeply rooted in the bluegrass scene. Jade shares her journey from piano lessons to mastering…
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Episode 71: Jess DeVille
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Jesse, a talented musician from the Raven Kings. They explore Jesse's musical upbringing, the…
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Episode 70: Kevin Howley
In this conversation, Kevin Howley of Health Avenues shares his unique journey of healing through juggling and clowning. He discusses the challenges he faced…
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Episode 69: Cynthia Shaver, LPC, NCC
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Cynthia discuss the transformative power of ketamine therapy and its role in treating treatment resistant depression…
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Episode 68: Simply Stephy from Gangsta to Grandma
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Stephanie delve into the complexities of addiction, exploring its impact on individuals and families. They discuss the…
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Episode 67: Sean Daly & the Shams
In this engaging conversation, Sean Daly and members of the band discusses their journey in music, the cultural significance of Irish rebel music, and how…
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Episode 66: Michael Everhart
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Mike Everhart, a battalion chief from the Molalla Fire District, discussing the unique challenges and…
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Episode 65: Dr. Jami Heyting
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Dr. Jami Heyting explore the complexities of autism, challenging stereotypes and discussing the misrepresentation of…
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Episode 64: Jesse Lee Falls
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Jesse Lee Falls about his journey into the music scene, detailing his early influences and the competitive…
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Episode 63: Katy Ghosthorse
In this enlightening conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Katy Ghosthorse explore the realms of healing, spirituality, and the profound connection between energy…
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Episode 62 Dave Fleschner
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Dave Fleschner explore the journey of a musician, discussing influences, the art of improvisation, the role of…
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Episode 61 Val Zeno
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Val Zeno discuss the importance of community, art, and personal growth. Val shares her artistic journey, the…
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Episode 60: The Rebel Academy
Shawn Sullivan sits down with Lauren Zavrel and Tim Tipton to talk about life in prison and why education is an integral piece to ensuring future success. This…
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Episode 59: My birthday bash!
What fun! Nikki Jones, Ish Phoenix, Amy Shutz-Berry and Dawn Gunn dropped by to celebrate my birthday and we recorded a podcast. What fun!
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Episode 58: Kevin Kelly
Kevin is the bass player in the Nikki Jones Band and several other bands. In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Kevin Kelly explore the…
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Episode 57: Nikki Jones interviews the host
Nikki Jones, the lead singer of the Nikki Jones band flips the script and interviews the host Shawn Sullivan, In this engaging conversation, Shawn reflects on…
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Episode 56: Becka with Radness Ensues
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan speaks with Becka from Radness Ensues about the importance of community, art, and music. They discuss how Radness Ensues…
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Episode 55: The FBI - Funky Beats Initiative
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews the members of the Funky Beats Initiative, a talented funk band celebrating its 10th anniversary. They…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 54: Louie Roa
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Louie Roa, a talented singer who shares his journey from the Philippines to building a music career in…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 53: Bill Stam and the Native American War Memorial
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Bill Stam, a Native American veteran, who shares his experiences and insights on the contributions of Native…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 52: Ciera and Coffman Farms
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Ciera explore the intricate world of bees, discussing their life cycles, the role of the queen bee, and the challenges…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 51: Angie Scavone and Sniffany's
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Angie Scavone, the owner of Sniffany's Pet Boutique, about her journey into the pet food industry, focusing on…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 50; Bryan Berry
In this episode of Sullivan's Unheard Voices, host Shawn Sullivan celebrates his 50th podcast with fellow veteran Brian Berry. They discuss the motivations…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 49: Kendra Zentz
In this heartfelt conversation, Kendra shares her journey of kindness, empathy, and resilience through various life challenges, including early motherhood…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 48: Kevin Dial
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Kevin Dial, Mentoring Director of Valor Mentoring, discuss the challenges veterans face when transitioning to civilian…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 47: Timothy James and/or TJ Wong
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Timothy James, also known as TJ Wong, exploring his musical journey, the evolution of his artistry, and the…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 46: Amy Shutz Berry
Amy Shutz-Berry is the new producer of the show. She interviews Shawn Sullivan about his experiences with autism, education, and the journey to creating his…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 45: Ish Pheonix
Shawn Sullivan and Ish Phoenix explore the transformative power of music, the journey of finding one's authentic voice, and the dynamics of being part of a…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 44: Peter Woodside and Portland Goat Parties
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan shares the journey of Peter Woodside establishing Portland Goat Parties, a unique farm experience that combines animal…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 43: Johnny Wheels
Johnny Wheels is a talented musician. Johnny shares his journey into music, the influence of his family, and how he uses music as a form of escapism and…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 42: Andréa Tolbert and PHAME
Andréa Tolbert is on the board of directors of PHAME, a school of the arts and performance specifically designed for people with disabilities. Thier classes…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 41: Ron Khut
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Ron Khut, the owner of Mekong Bistro, who shares his journey from Cambodia to the United States and his…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 39: Dawn Gunn
Shawn Sullivan interviews Dawn Gunn about her journey as a writer, her experiences living on a fixed income after retirement, and her insights on community…
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Episode 40: Timmer Blakley and Lightning in a Bottle Records
Timmer Blakley started Lightning in a Bottle Records, a Portland-based recording label focused on the blues. Timmer is also a phenomenal bass player in several…
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Episode 38: Dr. Jami Heyting and the autism diagnosis process
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Dr. Jami Heyting delve into the complexities of autism diagnosis, sharing personal experiences and professional…
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Episode 37: Grey Young and gender identity
In this conversation, Shawn and Grey explore the complexities of gender identity, the journey of transitioning, and the importance of support systems. Grey…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 36: Katherine Munson and Alonili Press
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews independent publisher Katherine Munson, who shares her journey into publishing and her experience with talking…
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Episode 35: Jenni Armbruster and Adaptive Sports NW
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan speaks with Jen, the executive director of Adaptive Sports Northwest, about the vital role of community support in…
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Episode 34: Selena the Green Witch
In this enlightening conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Selena, the Green Witch, who shares her journey into witchcraft, the misconceptions surrounding…
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Episode 33: Dr. Jami Heyting
In this conversation, Dr. Jami Heyting, a naturopathic physician, shares her journey into the field of naturopathic medicine, emphasizing the importance of…
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Episode 32: Neurospicy with Holly Nunn
In this conversation, Shawn and Holly explore the complexities of friendships within the neurodivergent community. They discuss the challenges of finding…
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Episode 31: Queer Guns with Allison and Fire Discipline
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Allison discuss the multifaceted world of firearms, touching on personal experiences, community engagement, and the…
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Episode 30: Salem Pride Podcast with Aimee and Nicole
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan, Nicole Burdsall, and Aimee Fritch discuss the challenges and opportunities within various social movements, emphasizing…
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Episode 29: Trystan Nyguen and Fluid Forge
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Trystan, a passionate blacksmith who shares his journey into the craft, the techniques he employs, and…
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Episode 28: Pam Smith
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Pam Smith discuss the importance of early intervention for children on the autism spectrum, emphasizing individualized…
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Episode 27: Samuel Hoskins
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews artist Samuel Hoskins, who shares his artistic journey from childhood storytelling to mastering oil…
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Episode 26: Amy Shutz Berry
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Amy Shutz Berry explore the intricacies of music perception, particularly in relation to hearing impairments…
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Episode 25: I've Got Rocks in My Head
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Quick and Morgan, the owners of 'I've Got Rocks in My Head,' a unique rock, fossil and meat store in…
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Episode 24: Nikki Jones and Suicide Awareness
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Nikki Jones, lead singer of the Nikki Jones Band, discuss the importance of mental health support and the lack of…