Have you ever had that Dangerous Minds moment where you are trying to influence a classroom of students for the better? Today THE Island Boyz (aka Cody and Dan) are going #beyondFLG with Laurel Morales. Laurel is the founder and host of the 2Lives Podcast. Prior to starting 2Lives, Laurel was a Senior Field Correspondent for KJZZ, Fronteras, and a Freelance Journalist for NPR.
Laurel has lived in FLG for about 20 years and she can be found on the infamous Lost Burrito Trail on the Dry Lake Hills, doing yoga, or having Sushi with her daughters at Karma Sushi Bar when she is not in her closet recording and producing new episodes of 2Lives.
In this episode, Laurel discusses her experience as a journalist, secondhand exposure to trauma and what led to starting the 2Lives podcast. She also shares about what brought her to FLG and ultimately her connection to the town. Thanks for joining us as we go #beyondFLG with Laurel Morales.
Flagstaff is a remarkable place full or remarkable people. Some may even say that Flagstaff is the best place on Earth and some may say that such a statement is hyperbolic. Either way, there is no other place exactly like it, and that includes the people that contribute to it. Flagstaff is full of people with diverse backgrounds that possess a wide range of interests, skills, and stories. This variety of interests, skills, and stories contributes to the textured and unique feel of the area.
#BeyondFLG is a podcast aimed at highlighting the natural beauty of this region and the peoples that contribute to it. Some may describe this podcast as award winning based on the badges given to it through the podcast platform while others may say that the show is underproduced and overstated. #beyondFLG is hosted by two local psychologists and founders of Beyond the Pines, A Flagstaff Wellness Collective; Cody Bayles and Dan Phillips. Their values lie in promoting connection to self, others, and the natural world and their efforts occasionally hit somewhere near that mark, let’s say adjacent to it. Join them as they go #beyondFLG with members of the Flagstaff community and explore the overall connection to the area, their craft, and others.