From Dirt We Grow

Stephanie Allen
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From Dirt We Grow cuts through the chaos to confront the critical issues shaping our world. This podcast is a platform for deep, unfiltered conversations about the challenges we face as a society—government accountability, systemic inequality, cultural divisions, and the fight for meaningful change.

  1. 55m ago

    Behind the Silence Surrounding Mental Health. Part 3 Of Conversations We Avoid.

    PART 3 OF THE CONVERSATIONS WE AVOID AS A SOCIETY Why can we openly discuss physical health while mental health still carries so much stigma, shame, and misunderstanding? In Part 1 of this series, we started talking about the subjects society tends to avoid—the uncomfortable conversations that we'd rather ignore than confront. In Part 2, we dug into addiction and what happens when we stop seeing the person and only see the label. Now, in Part 3, we're going deeper into another subject that affects all of us: Mental health. We're talking about why we avoid the conversation, where the stigma comes from, and what happens when people are taught that asking for help is a weakness. We're talking about the people who look perfectly fine on the outside while struggling on the inside. The people we call lazy, dramatic, angry, antisocial, difficult, or overly sensitive without ever stopping to ask ourselves the deeper questions.  We'll talk about trauma, emotional health, stigma, asking for help, the pressure to "be strong," the way we teach our children about emotions, and why mental health shouldn't only become important when someone reaches a crisis. Because understanding someone's struggle doesn't mean excusing harmful behavior. It means looking beyond the surface. It means recognizing that a diagnosis doesn't define an entire person. And it means creating a world where saying "I'm not okay" doesn't have to feel like an admission of weakness. We don't have to have all the answers. But we do have to be willing to have the conversation. Because silence doesn't make difficult problems disappear. It just leaves people facing them alone. *************************** *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

  2. Sep 15

    Understanding the Disease Before You Judge the Person Fighting It

    In the last episode of From Dirt We Grow, we started a conversation about the subjects society would rather avoid—the conversations that make us uncomfortable, challenge what we think we know, and force us to look beyond the surface. Addiction is one of those subjects we think we understand because we've seen its consequences. We see the behavior. We see the broken promises. We see the destruction. But somewhere along the way, we stop seeing the person. What is actually happening inside the mind of someone struggling with addiction? Why can someone desperately want to stop and still use? Why does shame sometimes make the cycle worse? Why do people lie? Why can addiction completely change someone's priorities while the love they have for their family is still very real? But, before we judge the behavior, we should learn and understand the biology beneath it. We also hear from someone sharing her experience with addiction, relapse, child loss, trauma, recovery, family, and ultimately rebuilding a life she once wasn't sure she'd ever get back. But this isn't simply her recovery story. It's an attempt to understand addiction from the inside. Because if we're serious about having the conversations society avoids, we can't just talk about what an addict does. We have to talk about what addiction does to a person. And we have to remember that a person's worst chapter doesn't necessarily define their entire story. This is Part 2. Let's get to digging. ***************************** *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

  3. Sep 8

    Conversations We Avoid and Why We Shouldn't - Part 1

    There are some conversations we avoid because they're uncomfortable. But people are more complicated than labels. Social issues are more complicated than headlines. And the problems affecting our country don't disappear simply because we don't want to talk about them. This episode of From Dirt We Grow, is just to introduce the taboo topics we avoid that, one at a time in the coming weeks, I'll be opening the door to have these conversations. By bringing in people with lived experiences, challenging assumptions often reached due to misinformation, examining uncomfortable truths, and trying to understand the human beings underneath the issues we so often reduce to arguments. There's another reason these conversations matter, a reality bigger than our feelings and beliefs: Our kids are going to inherit the world we're creating right now. If we're too divided to listen to each other, too uncomfortable to question ourselves, or too afraid to have difficult conversations, what kind of future are we leaving them? Maybe unity doesn't mean agreeing. Maybe it means being willing to sit across from someone who sees the world differently and still recognize their humanity. Because a little discomfort now may be the price we have to pay to prevent something far worse later. So let's talk about the things we don't talk about. Because if we never talk about them... how the hell are we ever going to change them? ******************************* *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

  4. Sep 1

    I'm Tired Of Pretending This Is Normal

    I'm frustrated. We live in a time where things that once would have shocked us somehow become normal. We're constantly distracted, constantly divided, constantly arguing over which side is right—while bigger questions often get pushed into the background. At what point do we stop saying "that's just the way things are" and start asking whether the way things are is actually the way things should be? In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, I'm talking about frustration, complacency, division, media, social media, information overload, questioning what we're told, and the danger of becoming so accustomed to dysfunction that we stop expecting better. This isn't about telling you what to believe. It's about encouraging you to think. Ask questions. Because being frustrated doesn't necessarily mean you're broken. Maybe it means you're paying attention. So if you've been feeling like something isn't right lately…this conversation is for you. ***************************** Connect For the Cause ***************************** *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

  5. Aug 25

    How Many More? Black Americans Found Hanging In 2026 - Part 2

    How many names can we hear before we finally stop and ask why? Trey Reed. Javion Magee. Tory Medley. And now, new names have emerged. Since the first episode , I've continued digging into reports of Black Americans found hanging under circumstances that have raised questions for families, communities, journalists, and investigators. In Part 2, we examine several newly reported cases from 2026—including cases in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Michigan, and Mississippi. Some deaths have been officially ruled suicides. Some remain under investigation. Some have been challenged by the families of the deceased. And that's important. Because this episode isn't about telling you what to believe. It's about asking whether we've asked enough questions. We examine the circumstances surrounding these deaths, the investigations that followed, the evidence that has—and hasn't—been made public, and the historical context that makes the discovery of a Black person hanging from a tree in America impossible to discuss without acknowledging the legacy of racial terror and lynching. Mississippi receives particular attention, given both its history and the number of similar cases reported there in recent decades. I'm not here to manufacture answers. I'm here to ask questions. Because if these deaths were suicides, the families deserve the truth. And if they weren't…they deserve the truth even more. Watch. Listen. Question. Research for yourself. And whatever you believe—don't let these names disappear.   #FromDirtWeGrow #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeMatters #TrueCrime #InvestigativeJournalism #UnansweredQuestions #BlackHistory #CivilRights #America #JusticeForAll   DISCLAIMER: This episode discusses publicly reported deaths and questions surrounding their investigations. It does not assert that any individual death was a homicide without supporting evidence. Some cases remain disputed, unresolved, or subject to further investigation. Information presented is based on publicly available reporting and records available at the time of publication.   ******************************** SOURCES: julianfreedom.org atlantablackstar.com witn.com walb.com ******************************** *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

  6. Aug 18

    Helping the Homeless One Backpack At A Time

    In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, we're talking with a nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness in Oklahoma—providing backpacks filled with essential supplies and, just as importantly, a reminder that someone cares. But this conversation goes far beyond what's inside the backpack. We talk about homelessness, dignity, poverty, community responsibility, the gaps that leave people behind, and what ordinary people can actually do to help. Because homelessness isn't just a statistic. Behind every number is a person. And sometimes the first step toward helping someone rebuild their life is simply letting them know they're not invisible. Join us for a conversation about compassion, community, and the people choosing to do something instead of simply talking about the problem. If this conversation moves you, share it. Someone in your community may be looking for a way to help.   From Dirt We Grow — where we dig beneath the surface and grow solutions together. *************************** Find today's guest, Pops Danny - founder and CEO of Zachs Rays Of Hope Foundation, on socials: TikTok Facebook website email *************************** *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

  7. Aug 11

    No Means No… So Why Is It Still So Complicated?

    ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, sexual abuse, rape, trauma, consent, and victim-blaming. Some topics may be difficult or triggering for survivors. What happens when a culture becomes so accustomed to sexual harassment, assault, abuse, victim-blaming, and blurred boundaries that we stop questioning the behavior itself?  This episode of From Dirt We Grow brings the conversation so many are not willing to have. My guest is a social media educator and advocate who uses her platform to challenge harmful attitudes surrounding sexual violence and help people better understand consent, boundaries, trauma, and the realities survivors face. We'll talk about: • What "rape culture" actually means • Why victim-blaming continues to be so common • Consent and why it shouldn't be complicated • The myths surrounding sexual assault • How we teach children about boundaries and consent • And most importantly—what can we do differently? This isn't about demonizing one gender. It's about asking whether we can build a culture where boundaries are respected, consent is understood, survivors are believed and supported, and sexual violence isn't treated as something inevitable.   If this conversation resonates with you, share it. Someone watching may need to hear that they aren't alone.   ******************************** Find today's guest, Radical Hippy, on: tiktok   ********************************* *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.

  8. Aug 4

    Can Arkansas Lead the Way? A Chat With James Russell

    In this episode of From Dirt We Grow, we sit down with Arkansas congressional candidate James Russell to discuss the issues shaping Arkansas and the nation. Whether you agree with every viewpoint or not, this conversation is about hearing ideas, asking tough questions, and encouraging informed civic engagement. Topics include: The future of Arkansas Trust in government The economy and working families Grassroots campaigns If you enjoy thoughtful conversations that challenge the status quo, subscribe to From Dirt We Grow and join the discussion. ********************************** Find today's guest, James Russell on socials: Website: RussellForAR.com Substack: https://substack.com/@jrrussell3rd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesRussell3rd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@russellforar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RussellForAR BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamesrussell3rd.bsky.social   **********************************  *intro/outro audio: The Plot Thickens by Joshua Spacht Owner: Soundstripe, Inc.       #FromDirtWeGrow #JamesRussell #Arkansas #AR4 #Congress #Grassroots #Politics #Veterans #Election #Podcast #PoliticalPodcast #ChangeStartsAtHome #CivicEngagement #Government #Leadership

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From Dirt We Grow cuts through the chaos to confront the critical issues shaping our world. This podcast is a platform for deep, unfiltered conversations about the challenges we face as a society—government accountability, systemic inequality, cultural divisions, and the fight for meaningful change.

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  • Creator
    Stephanie Allen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    159
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