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Oct 22
Love22

Kim Cantin

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This week on Here’s What We Know, join us for a deeply moving episode with Kim Cantin, speaker and author of Where the Yellow Flowers Bloom, to share her powerful journey through unimaginable loss and the unbreakable strength of love. After surviving the 2018 Montecito mudslide that claimed her husband and son, Kim opens up about grief, healing, and the small miracles that helped her rebuild her life.

You’ll hear how Kim’s daughter Lauren survived six hours buried under twenty feet of mud, how community became her lifeline, and why true healing happens on your own timeline. Her story is one of heartbreak and hope, a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, compassion and connection can bring us back to life.

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In This Episode:

  • Surviving the unthinkable and finding purpose beyond pain
  • The incredible story of Lauren’s survival
  • Lessons in grief, love, and letting others help
  • Rebuilding with grace and gratitude
  • The healing power of writing and community

Quotations:

“They were giving me the gift on my grief timeline, not on theirs. So everyone grieves differently in different times, right? But they were giving the gift on my timeline.” ~ Kim Cantin

“I’ve mentally and physically felt like I’m not afraid of anything anymore.” ~ Kim Cantin

“I’ve become a different person. I’m definitely wiser. I have more wisdom about what is grief. And that’s a human experience. Anyone whose love is going to have grief in their life.” ~ Kim Cantin

“When they’re done, not when I’m done listening to you talk about your grief.” ~ Kim Cantin

“If I have grandkids in the future, or if Lauren has children, I want to remember the details. And so I just started kind of writing it that way. And then as I started writing it, I was like, I’m seeing my progression going from desperate grief to more peaceful acceptance. And I’m like, I think that might help someone.” ~ Kim Cantin

“I will try to do that for others on their timeline, whatever it is. Some people’s timeline’s short,  some’s long, and some have a hard time ever getting over stuff. Whatever their timeline is, I’ll try to still be compassionate.” ~ Kim Cantin

Bio:

Kim Cantin is a powerful symbol of resilience, having survived the devastating Montecito mudslides of 2018 that claimed 23 lives, including her husband and son, and left her daughter buried alive. Through unimaginable loss, Kim has fought to rebuild her life, driven by a fierce commitment to hope. She courageously shares her experience and new-found wisdom through her first book, Where Yellow Flowers Bloom.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://kimcantin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimcantinauthor/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimcantin/

Book: Where Yellow Flowers Bloom

Oct 15
Love23

Chris Salcedo

By Author, Podcast, Politics No Comments

This week on Here’s What We Know, join us for a lively and revealing conversation with broadcaster and political commentator, the Liberty-Loving-Latino, Chris Salcedo, for an honest look at how media, politics, and personal values collide in today’s America.

From his early radio days to hosting on Newsmax and writing The Rise of the Liberty Loving Latino, Chris shares how showing up, staying curious, and standing firm in your beliefs can change the course of your life.

We’ll explore the lessons learned from legendary broadcasters, the changing perspectives among Latino voters, and how humor, culture, and truth all come together in today’s conversations.

This episode is sponsored by:

In this Episode:

  • What Chris learned chasing airtime and how those lessons shaped his career
  • The surprising mentors and classic radio legends who inspired his path
  • Why more Americans are questioning media bias and finding their voice online
  • Why Latino voters are flipping the script on American politics (and what both parties keep getting wrong).
  • Why authenticity, humor, and faith matter more than ever in public life
  • Behind-the-scenes revelations from Chris’s interview with President Trump
  • A fiery debate over who actually runs America, the ruling elite or everyday people?
  • Plus, personal stories, sharp humor, honest disagreements…and a challenge to every listener to rethink what freedom means now

New Book: “The Rise of the Liberty-Loving Latino: A New American Revolution” GET IT HERE.

Quotations:

“If you would just give up your ideas of freedom, then everybody would be happy. And it’s never worked out in human history because there’s always an elite few that ends up being happy and the masses end up being miserable.” ~ Chris Salcedo

Bio:

Chris Salcedo is a veteran television and radio broadcaster, author, political analyst and podcaster who is also a proud Latino Conservative.  He is the Executive Director of the Conservative Hispanic Society.

Believe it or not, Chris began his career as a weather reporter for the local news station Fox 6 in San Diego, and when this weatherman did a hard-hitting story on Social Security, everyone knew he wouldn’t be in front of the weather maps for long!

Chris would go on to become a TV news anchor and reporter in Dallas / Fort Worth, the 5th largest TV market in the nation at CBS11/TXA 21. From there, Chris moved to Washington D.C. as an anchor for America’s Radio news Network.

Today you can hear Chris hosting his daily radio show on AM 700 KSEV in Houston, the sixth largest radio market in the country, and later in the day you can see Chris on his daily TV show across the country and beyond, on Newsmax TV from 4 – 5 pm / ET.  And yes, Chris also produces The Salcedo Storm Podcast for your on-demand listening pleasure.

On any of these platforms, you will find Chris  countering the media-driven, false narrative that the left would have you believing — that all Latinos think alike and have the same left-wing values. Chris promotes the fact that there is diversity of thought in the Latino community and emphasizes how the debate in the Latino community parallels overall American debate.

As Chris would say, “I am your Liberty Loving Latino. Do not confuse me with loudmouthed leftist Latinos; I actually love my country.”

Chris wants Americans to re-establish the proper relationship between government and citizen: A society’s worth isn’t measured by how much power is seized by its government but rather, how much power is reserved for its people.

Chris is a graduate of San Diego State University, and lives in the free state of Texas with his family.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://chrissalcedo.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrissalcedoshow/

X: https://x.com/CSalcedoShow

Oct 08
Love18

Dr. Dan Docherty

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This week on Here’s What We Know, we welcome Dr. Dan Docherty, Chief Coaching Officer of Braintrust and a leadership development expert, for an inspiring conversation about the heart of human connection. We’ll explore how communication, neuroscience, and mentorship shape who we become as leaders, parents, and friends.

From the story of a music teacher who changed Dan’s life to the Six P’s framework that can transform any relationship, this episode is packed with insights on purpose, empathy, and growth. It’s a conversation that reminds us all to reach out, say thank you, and keep learning from the people who believed in us first.

This episode is sponsored by:

In This Episode:

  • Why great communication is the greatest gift we can give
  • Discover how personal setbacks can become powerful springboards for growth
  • How applied neuroscience helps us connect more deeply
  • Learn practical frameworks (like the Six P’s) that transform everyday interactions into moments of real impact
  • The difference between wisdom and knowledge
  • Simple steps to discover your personal “why”
  • A touching reunion story decades in the making

Quotations:

“We’re so wired for self-preservation. How cool is it when we can continue to open up each other’s eyes to the fact that, man, who are those people that impacted your journey? And then you think about them, you write about them. And then if you’re bold enough, you reach out to them and say, I just want you to know that of all the people in the world, you made my list.” ~ Dr. Dan Docherty

“I hope that people know that when we stay on these cycles where we don’t build strong relationships in Western culture, it is killing us. And I’ll show you, can tell you the science behind that, but the reality is it is killing us. We’re not as innovative. We’re not as creative. We’re not as, we’re not as strong at building relationships. We’re not as flexible. We’re not as adaptable, all those things. And we gotta know that that stuff really matters, and so part of our mission is letting people know that that matters. That meant you can’t stay on the treadmill or the hamster wheel forever. You iust can’t do it, man It catches you and it catches.” ~ Dr. Dan Docherty

“I really believe that dreams are the new vulnerability.” ~ Dr. Dan Docherty

“When you understand the intrinsic motivators that make me uniquely who l am or uniquely who you are. Magic starts to happen. Because what happens is you trigger the right network of the brain. People are more open to new ideas.” ~ Dr. Dan Docherty

“If you don’t have a plan, how in the world do you know you’re on or off the path?” ~ Dr. Dan Docherty

Bio:

Dan Docherty, PhD, Chief Coaching Officer of Braintrust, has found a true passion for creating world-class communicators that make a positive difference. His 25 years of experience in leading various sales, marketing, MSL, and operational pharmaceutical teams, led him to a PhD degree in Management at Case Western Reserve University where his research was focused on the neuroscience of coaching, engagement, and performance in the leader-team member relationship. All of this led to a commitment to the science behind brilliant and effective leadership, and ultimately, the co-creation of NeuroCoaching®.

Dr. Dan has coached thousands of leaders in management positions around the world, all while continuing to pour into the lives and futures of students in his own backyard at Miami University in Oxford, OH. Dan teaches courses in management, leadership coaching, and entrepreneurship within undergraduate, MBA, and executive education at the Farmer School of Business. From the world-renowned mentors of his doctorate program to the wisdom shared by his small-town high school music teacher, Dan knows firsthand just how formative good leadership can be to the individual, thus leading to stronger organizations, communities, and families.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://dandocherty.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-docherty/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdandocherty/

Oct 01
Love23

Ryan Murphy

By Podcast, Professional Athlete, Sports No Comments

This week on Here’s What We Know, Gary Scott Thomas sits down with nine-time Olympic medalist and world record holder Ryan Murphy for a heartfelt conversation about Olympic glory, family stories, and a brand-new chapter called fatherhood.

Ryan shares his journey from a determined seven-year-old with big dreams to becoming a five-time gold medalist. He opens up about the joy of raising his daughter Eevi, the perspective fatherhood has given him, and why he’s passionate about water safety for kids. Plus, he reveals the mindset that continues to fuel his drive toward the 2028 Olympics.

This episode is sponsored by:

In this Episode:

  • Adjusting to life with baby Eevi and the joy of parenthood while keeping love and balance alive
  • How becoming a parent reshapes the way Ryan sees family history
  • Childhood in Illinois and Florida, college years at Cal Berkeley, and proposing to Bridget in San Francisco
  • Why Ryan gravitated toward swimming and the thrill of individual competition
  • Learning resilience and motivation through tough defeats
  • Calories, genetics, and the daily grind behind an Olympian’s body
  • Rivalries that turn into lifelong respect and the true meaning of leading Team USA as captain
  • The physical challenges of swimming, from burning quads to pressure on the back
  • Why Ryan believes Katie Ledecky is the greatest swimmer of all time
  • His mission to teach kids water safety through early swim lessons
  • His Olympic dreams for LA 2028, his interest in media, and his vision for expanding swim schools

Quotations:

“At the baseline of my personality, l’m exceptionally competitive in everything I’m doing. So yeah, I wanted to go to the Olmpics for swimming.” ~ Ryan Murphy

“When it started to get more serious for me at age 12, that’s when I gave up other sports and I had to go a little bit more introspective and be like, okay, what do I enjoy the most? And what do I want to spend my time doing outside of school? And I chose swimming.  And ultimately I chose swimming because that was the sport that made me the most nervous. I would get nervous before every single swim meet and that’s how knew that I cared.” ~ Ryan Murphy

“I want to be exceptional at whatever I’m doing. Like swimming is, swimming, it’s fun to try to be the best in the world. So I love, I love that pursuit.” ~ Ryan Murphy

Bio:

Ryan Murphy is one of the world’s premier backstroke swimmers, a world record holder, and a multiple Olympic gold medalist. Known for his exceptional underwater skills and consistent performances, Murphy has established himself as a dominant force in backstroke events on both the national and international stages. His technical proficiency and competitive drive have made him a cornerstone of the U.S. national swimming team. Off the lanes, Ryan is also a devoted husband and new father, committed to combining his passion for sport with a mission to promote water safety, swim education, and a legacy of family values.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: http://www.ryanmurphy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_f_murphy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanmurphyswim/