North Idaho Experience

What does it really take to become the Fittest Man on Earth—not once, but twice? And why would one of the world's top CrossFit athletes choose Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, as home?

In this episode of North Idaho Experience, we sit down with James Sprague, the 2024 and 2026 CrossFit Games champion, for an inspiring and honest conversation about elite fitness, overcoming adversity, faith, longevity, and life in North Idaho.

At just 24 years old, James has already reached the pinnacle of competitive CrossFit. But his story goes far beyond winning championships. From growing up overweight and struggling to find his purpose to becoming a two-time Fittest Man on Earth, James shares the discipline, mindset, and personal challenges that shaped his journey.

We dive into what his daily training actually looks like, how he approaches nutrition and recovery, and why he believes CrossFit can benefit everyone—from beginners to people in their 80s and 90s.

James also opens up about the role faith plays in his success, the importance of finding identity beyond athletics, and why he and his wife have fallen in love with the Coeur d'Alene lifestyle.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• How James Sprague became a two-time CrossFit Games champion.
• What the Fittest Man on Earth eats, how he trains, and his approach to recovery, mobility, and longevity.
• Why CrossFit isn't just for elite athletes and how beginners can safely get started.
• The powerful connection between faith, discipline, overcoming failure, and personal growth.
• Why James chose Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and what makes North Idaho's fitness community and outdoor lifestyle special.
• His plans for real estate investing and helping the next generation through NextGen Performance.

Whether you're passionate about fitness, looking for inspiration to improve your health, interested in professional CrossFit, or curious about living in North Idaho, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Follow North Idaho Experience on Apple Podcasts so you never miss another conversation with the incredible people, entrepreneurs, athletes, and community leaders who make North Idaho such a special place to live.

Thinking about relocating to Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, or the surrounding North Idaho communities? Connect with the North Idaho Experience real estate team through the links in our show notes.

North Idaho Experience — More Than Real Estate. It's a Lifestyle.

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What does XRP cryptocurrency have to do with faith, biblical prophecy, and the future of money? Could blockchain technology transform the global banking system—and what does Christianity have to say about it?

In this episode of North Idaho Experience, host Seth Horst sits down with Jason and Amanda Lambert, two former Idaho public defenders who took an unexpected journey from practicing law to launching a Christian cryptocurrency ministry.

After spending approximately 17 combined years working as attorneys, Jason and Amanda experienced a dramatic turning point during the COVID era. Their disillusionment with the legal system led them to question everything—including cryptocurrency and their beliefs about God.

What started as an attempt to disprove both eventually became a journey of faith, extensive blockchain research, and the creation of their book, Proof of Faith.

Together, they explore some of the biggest questions surrounding cryptocurrency, financial freedom, and the future of digital money.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• XRP, Ripple & Blockchain: Why Jason believes XRP and the XRP Ledger could play a significant role in the future of international banking.

• ISO 20022 & Digital Finance: How blockchain technology, asset tokenization, and global financial messaging standards could change the movement of money.

• Bitcoin vs. XRP: Understanding the differences between cryptocurrency speculation and the underlying blockchain infrastructure.

• Biblical Prophecy & Cryptocurrency: The Lamberts share their interpretations of Revelation, the mark of the beast, CBDCs, and a potential cashless society.

• From Attorneys to Crypto Ministry: How an unexpected encounter with Christianity transformed their priorities and inspired a ministry focused on financial stewardship.

• Faith, Wealth & Generosity: Why the couple believes the purpose of wealth should extend beyond personal financial success to helping others and supporting Christian ministries.

Jason and Amanda also discuss cryptocurrency security, the risks of digital wallets, the future of financial freedom, and the personal experiences that shaped their book, Proof of Faith.

Whether you're curious about XRP cryptocurrency, interested in blockchain technology, exploring the relationship between faith and finance, or simply enjoy powerful stories of personal transformation, this conversation offers plenty to think about.

ABOUT OUR GUESTS

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Disclaimer: Opinions, financial predictions, and religious interpretations expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of North Idaho Experience. This episode is provided for informational and discussion purposes and is not investment or financial advice.

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What is it really like to work more than a mile underground in an active Idaho silver mine?

In this episode of North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Galena Mine Superintendent Darin Shelley after getting an incredible firsthand tour deep beneath the mountains of Idaho’s historic Silver Valley.

Darin has spent nearly three decades working underground, and he takes us inside a world very few people ever get to experience.

We talk about how silver is actually mined at the Galena Mine, from drilling and blasting to reinforcing tunnels, moving ore and hauling massive equipment thousands of feet below the surface. Darin explains what miners face underground—including extreme heat and humidity, rock bursts, heavy equipment, mine rescue operations and the reality of spending 10-hour shifts deep beneath the earth.

We also get into the economics and future of mining in North Idaho’s Silver Valley. How much can miners earn? Why are mines hiring workers without college degrees? What role could silver and critical minerals play in the future of the region?

One of the most fascinating topics is antimony, a mineral produced alongside silver at the Galena Mine that has become increasingly important to U.S. industry and national defense.

Darin also shares stories from nearly 30 years underground, including being trapped in the mine for 30 hours after a power outage, the dangers of rock bursts, how miners navigate hundreds of miles of underground tunnels and why mining remains such an important part of the culture and economy of Idaho’s Silver Valley.

In this episode:

• What it feels like to travel more than a mile underground
• How silver is mined and processed
• What causes underground rock bursts
• The biggest dangers miners face
• Mining jobs, wages and career opportunities
• How massive equipment gets underground
• The history of mining in Idaho’s Silver Valley
• Why antimony and critical minerals matter
• How modern mines handle safety and environmental concerns
• The future of the Galena Mine and Silver Valley mining

Whether you’re interested in Idaho history, silver mining, underground mining, North Idaho jobs, Wallace Idaho, the Silver Valley or the future of America’s critical mineral supply, this episode offers a fascinating look at an industry most people will never see firsthand.

Thinking about moving to North Idaho? North Idaho Experience helps people buy, sell, relocate and discover what life in this part of Idaho is really like. Visit our website or connect with our team through the links in the show notes.

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What does Kaylee Peterson believe about immigration, healthcare, government spending, crime, public lands and the future of Idaho?

Kaylee Peterson joins the North Idaho Experience Podcast for a candid, long-form conversation about her campaign for Congress in Idaho's 1st Congressional District and the political issues affecting Idaho communities.

Peterson discusses her views on congressional term limits, campaign finance reform, congressional stock trading, government accountability, infrastructure spending, rural healthcare and health insurance costs. She also explains why she believes voters should look beyond political party labels when evaluating candidates.

The conversation then moves into some of the episode's biggest areas of disagreement: immigration, border security, ICE enforcement, deportation, undocumented immigration, DACA and taxpayer-funded healthcare. The hosts challenge Peterson on several of her positions, creating a substantive discussion from different political perspectives rather than a traditional campaign interview.

They also discuss issues particularly relevant to Idaho, including crime, rural communities, federal land management, logging and timber, public lands, Idaho's quality of life, schools, cultural issues and the role government should play in social issues.

The episode closes with a conversation about something increasingly difficult to find in American politics: civil discourse between people who do not agree on everything.

🎙️ North Idaho Experience does not endorse political candidates. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of North Idaho Experience. This episode is presented for informational purposes and open discussion.

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What does the future of Post Falls, Idaho look like as the city continues to grow?

Post Falls Mayor Randy Westlund joins Seth for an in-depth conversation about growth, property taxes, city budgeting, downtown redevelopment, infrastructure, jobs, public safety, and the long-term future of one of North Idaho’s rapidly changing communities.

Randy explains how Idaho property taxes and city funding work, why Post Falls is already planning for financial pressures projected years into the future, and what the city is considering before those challenges become more difficult to solve. The conversation covers government efficiency, development patterns, suburban growth, infill development, and how Post Falls can fund infrastructure as its population increases. Randy Westlund-1

They also discuss plans for downtown Post Falls, including mixed-use development, approximately $5 million in planned sidewalk and street improvements, additional downtown parking, and the possibility of eventually converting the rail corridor into a walking and biking connection through downtown. Randy Westlund-1

The conversation expands into North Idaho economic development, including manufacturing and higher-paying jobs, the Pleasant View Corridor, data centers and their potential infrastructure demands, and the power capacity needed to support future industry. Randy Westlund-1

Later, Randy discusses Post Falls' participation in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program, potential business-license requirements, and the city's public-safety approach. Randy Westlund-1

The episode closes with a conversation about nuclear energy and small modular reactors, including Randy's interest in exploring whether new energy technology could support manufacturing and economic development in Post Falls. Randy Westlund-1

In this episode:

• How property taxes and city funding work in Idaho
• Post Falls' long-term budget challenges
• Population growth and infrastructure
• Downtown Post Falls redevelopment
• New sidewalks, parking and the Centennial Trail
• Manufacturing and higher-paying jobs in North Idaho
• Data centers, water and electricity demands
• Public safety and the 287(g) partnership
• The future of business and development in Post Falls
• Nuclear power and future energy needs

Whether you already live in Post Falls or Coeur d’Alene, are considering moving to North Idaho, or simply want to understand how growth and development could change the area, this episode provides a detailed look at issues currently being discussed in Post Falls.

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Could a drone attack happen inside the United States—and are we prepared to stop it?

After more than 32 years of military service, Tyler Oxley joins the North Idaho Experience Podcast for a fascinating conversation about how warfare is changing, the growing threat of drones, and what America’s air and missile defense could look like in the years ahead.

Tyler spent the final years of his military career working extensively in the air and missile defense community, giving him a unique perspective on Patriot missile systems, drone swarms, artificial intelligence, emerging defense technology, and the challenges of protecting the homeland.

The conversation explores how lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are reshaping modern warfare—including a scenario Tyler says concerns him: drones being transported into a country inside ordinary shipping containers and launched from within its borders.

They also dive into AI-assisted warfare, autonomous defense systems, directed-energy weapons, the cost of Patriot interceptors, drone swarms designed to overwhelm defenses, and whether America’s military can adapt quickly enough as technology continues to evolve.

Tyler also explains Golden Dome, America’s developing approach to nationwide missile defense, why directed-energy weapons may become increasingly important, and the limitations of trying to defend against large-scale missile and drone attacks.

The conversation goes beyond technology as Tyler shares stories from his military career, discusses the National Guard and Army Reserve, military training and recruiting, higher education versus military service, and why he ultimately chose North Idaho as the place to raise his family after retiring.

In this episode:

• How drone warfare is changing the battlefield
• Could drone swarms overwhelm U.S. defenses?
• Artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons
• Patriot missile defense and the cost of interception
• Directed-energy and microwave weapons
• Golden Dome and homeland missile defense
• Lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East
• National Guard vs. Army Reserve
• 32+ years of military experience
• Why Tyler chose North Idaho
• The future of warfare and defense technology
• If you enjoy conversations about military technology, national security, defense innovation, AI, North Idaho, and the future of warfare, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of North Idaho Experience. This podcast is for informational and conversational purposes.

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Old European Restaurant has become a North Idaho breakfast favorite—but there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than crepes, cinnamon rolls, and aebleskivers.

In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we sit down with John Donohue from Old European Restaurant to talk about what makes the restaurant different, why they’re doubling down on locally sourced food, and their plans to expand throughout North Idaho.

John shares how Old European is working with local farmers and producers for pork, eggs, coffee, and other ingredients, while continuing to make much of its food from scratch—including sourdough, crepes, cinnamon rolls, and some seriously unique European breakfast dishes.

We also get into the upcoming Old European Express in Coeur d’Alene, along with planned locations in Hayden and Rathdrum, and what the growth could mean for customers throughout North Idaho.

But John’s story goes well beyond the restaurant. He shares his journey from operating a tropical flower farm in Maui to developing an avocado-based dessert that eventually became dairy-free avocado ice cream—and how that unexpected path eventually brought him to North Idaho.

The conversation also dives into supporting small businesses, strengthening local agriculture, building community, and why John believes buying closer to home benefits everyone.

👤 Connect with Forever Tropical
https://forevertropical.com/

Old European
https://www.oldeuropean-restaurant.com/the-old-european-restaurant-post-falls-id

If you love North Idaho restaurants, local businesses, farm-to-table food, entrepreneurship, or discovering the stories behind the places you already know, this is an episode you’ll want to hear.

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At 20 years old, Brent Oliver’s life changed in an instant.

While riding a motorcycle on a mountain road, Brent struck a cable that severed his trachea and esophagus, punctured both lungs, and left him an incomplete quadriplegic. After an extraordinary rescue and hours of CPR, Brent survived—but the prognosis for his future was grim.

Brent refused to accept that his wheelchair would define the rest of his life. He became obsessed with movement—first getting a toe to respond, then teaching his body to move again. After leaving the hospital, he relearned how to drive and even devised his own method for starting a chainsaw as part of the relentless physical recovery that eventually helped him regain remarkable function.

More than three decades later, Brent is still pushing boundaries. He built a successful career in the concrete industry, working on major military and aviation infrastructure projects, and today his story is being studied because of the extraordinary level of function he has maintained despite having only a portion of his spinal cord remaining.

n this episode of North Idaho Experience, Brent talks about resilience, faith, pain, refusing to become a victim of circumstance, and the mindset behind his belief that “effort equals outcome.” He also shares the mission behind the 541 Foundation, which helps people with disabilities gain greater mobility, independence, and meaningful access to life and the outdoors.

Brent also opens up about his current spinal cord diagnosis, why every day carries new meaning, his advocacy for disabled Americans, and why he believes there is almost always a path forward—even when everything in front of you says otherwise.

This is a conversation about far more than surviving a catastrophic accident. It’s about what happens when someone simply refuses to quit.

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What if something as simple as the water you buy could help change someone else’s life?

In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we sit down with DeeDee and Shane from Drink H2O, a North Idaho-based canned water company built around a much bigger mission: providing clean drinking water to families around the world.

Drink H2O started with a simple question—why is so much of the water we drink still packaged in single-use plastic? That question grew into a company focused on clean water, aluminum cans, sustainability, health-conscious choices, and giving back.

DeeDee and Shane share the story behind Drink H2O, why they chose simple filtered water instead of adding ingredients, and why the company partnered with charity: water to help fund clean-water wells around the world.

Their goal is ambitious: every 26 pallets of Drink H2O sold helps fund a clean-water well capable of serving hundreds of families.

We also get into:

• Why Drink H2O chose cans instead of plastic bottles
• The growing conversation around microplastics and bottled water
• What reverse osmosis, charcoal filtration, and ozone treatment do
• Why the company intentionally keeps its water simple
• The environmental impact of single-use plastic bottles
• How clean-water wells can transform entire communities
• Building a purpose-driven company in North Idaho
• The challenges small beverage companies face getting national distribution
• Why social media followers matter to major distributors
• Drink H2O’s plans for sparkling and flavored water
• Entrepreneurship, faith, generosity, and putting mission ahead of profit
• How local businesses can make an impact simply by changing the water they purchase

The conversation also explores a powerful idea: What would happen if Americans replaced just one daily soda or plastic bottle with a product that helped fund access to clean water?

Drink H2O believes solving major problems doesn’t always require waiting for governments or massive organizations—it can start with businesses, communities, and everyday purchasing decisions.

If you care about clean water, microplastics, sustainability, health, entrepreneurship, small business, environmental responsibility, faith-driven business, or companies using profit for a purpose, this episode is worth hearing.

Connect with Drink H2O:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drinkh2o/ - follow to help them hit 10K for distribution
Website: https://anyonethirsty.com/
Ask for Drink H2O at Super One, Pilgrims, Lancaster Market, Exxon in Kootenai County

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Sponsored by:

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4013 West Riverbend Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho 83854

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https://northidahoarms.com/

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Blaine Holt is back for a fourth round with the North Idaho Experience crew — and as always, he brings both the tech and the turbulence.

First up: Zeriant (XERI), the science company Blaine's building on a "free-range scientist" model he calls Factor X, where aerospace minds cross-collaborate to solve problems outside their lane. The first product to market is the DuraEver line — a next-generation wallboard meant to replace drywall. Blaine walks us through the fire-test numbers (2,600°F on one side, 86°F on the other at 45 minutes), a 0% mold rating, water resistance, near-ballistic strength, and no toxic off-gassing. As a former firefighter's audience, we dig into why smoke inhalation is the real killer and how extra minutes can save a family.

From there the conversation goes wide. Blaine shares his take — as a retired military officer turned geopolitical commentator — on election integrity and the SAVE Act, the Iran conflict, markets and the economy, China and Xi Jinping, surveillance tech like Flock cameras and Palantir, and his overarching "sovereigntist vs. globalist" framework for making sense of it all. Fair warning: these are Blaine's views, delivered unfiltered, and they'll give you plenty to chew on.

Plus: the origin story behind his podcast Dangerous Intellectuals — now 50 episodes in and climbing fast on YouTube — and why he seeks out "free-range thinkers" he doesn't always agree with.

🎙️ Check out Blaine's podcast: Dangerous Intellectuals — dangerousintellectuals.com (YouTube, X, and all platforms)
🔥 Learn about the technology: Xeriant — xeriant.com (see the fire tests)

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Ever wonder why hundreds of bald eagles pile into Higgins Point and Wolf Lodge Bay every winter? Or how a falcon survives a 240-mph dive? This week the North Idaho Experience crew sits down with Jayne of Birds of Prey Northwest — a raptor center on 15 acres overlooking Lake Coeur d'Alene, home to about 50 birds.

With a nursing degree, a master's in eagle biology, and 40 years in the field, Jayne walks us through the raptors that share our backyard: 15 species of owls, bald and golden eagles, hawks, and all five North American falcons. We get into how DDT nearly wiped out the peregrine and the bald eagle, how they clawed back from the brink, and why these birds are the "canary in the coal mine" for the health of our own water, air, and land.

Along the way: how owls hunt by sound with one ear higher than the other, why females are the bigger birds, the burrowing owl that mimics a rattlesnake, foster eagle parents cued by daylight, and the sobering fact that illegal shooting is still the leading cause of eagle deaths in America.

If you find an injured hawk, eagle, or owl in North Idaho, Birds of Prey Northwest can help — contact info, website, and donation link are below. Tours are available by appointment down scenic Highway 3.

🦅 Learn more & donate: Birds of Prey Northwest (St. Maries, Idaho)

https://www.birdsofpreynorthwest.org/

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What happens when you walk away from the career you thought you’d have forever—and bet everything on yourself?

Alex Mauri went from the Marine Corps to law enforcement in North Idaho, eventually leaving the badge behind to pursue sales and entrepreneurship. Just a few years later, he’s helping lead StarBat, an eight-figure company built around a deceptively simple idea: make Starlink Mini truly portable, rugged, and capable of staying connected virtually anywhere.

Alex joins the North Idaho Experience to talk about the wild road from proactive policing to entrepreneurship, including the moment his previous business collapsed after a YouTube policy change—and how that setback ultimately helped lead to StarBat.

They dive into how StarBat went from an idea built for remote connectivity to a rapidly growing company serving outdoorsmen, businesses, first responders, government organizations, and military customers. Alex explains the challenges of manufacturing, battery regulations, international expansion, scaling inventory, raising capital, and developing new technology designed to combine Starlink with cellular networks.

But Alex isn’t stopping there.

He also shares the story behind Tine Hunt, his new AI-powered hunting platform designed to simplify hunting applications, draw statistics, regulations, points strategies, and outfitter connections across multiple states.

The conversation goes much deeper than business. Alex talks about taking risks, leaving the security of a government career, recognizing opportunity, persistence, faith, family, the American Dream, and why some of the best businesses begin by simply noticing a problem everyone else has learned to live with.

In this episode:

• Going from Marine to North Idaho police officer
• What proactive policing taught Alex about entrepreneurship
• Leaving the security of law enforcement
• Losing nearly an entire business after a YouTube policy change
• The unexpected moment that led to StarBat
• Building an eight-figure company in approximately two years
• Making Starlink portable for remote and off-grid use
• Hurricane response and the early demand for StarBat
• Solving airline and battery transportation challenges
• Manufacturing and supply-chain struggles
• Expanding StarBat internationally
• The future of portable internet and backup power
• Using AI inside a rapidly growing company
• Launching Tine Hunt for hunters and outfitters
• Why Alex believes entrepreneurs have to take the leap before they feel ready
• Faith, persistence, relationships, and the American Dream

If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, hunting, technology, Starlink, small business, law enforcement, or building something from scratch, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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How do you turn a garage elk call into a company MeatEater wants to buy?

On this episode of North Idaho Experience, Seth and Eric sit down with Jason Phelps — the civil engineer who founded Phelps Game Calls and scaled it for 7 years before the MeatEater acquisition — and Bradley, the logger who bought Idaho Whitetail Guides in 2013 and built it into a 700-square-mile elk, whitetail, bear and mountain lion operation.

This isn't just a hunting story. It's a blueprint for building a hunting business in North Idaho when you have no money, no connections, and wolves that will kill your hounds.

YOU'LL LEARN:

1. THE 7-YEAR GRIND: How Jason used 3D printing and engineering to build elk calls that actually work, why most hunting brands quit in year 2, and what selling to MeatEater is really like.

2. LOGGER TO OUTFITTER PLAYBOOK: How Bradley bought Idaho Whitetail Guides with his retirement savings, booked his first clients at a show in Madison, Wisconsin, and why he runs 14 hounds across Units 5, 6, and 8A.

3. WOLVES, HOUNDS & PUBLIC LAND: The unfiltered truth about bear and lion hunting with hounds in Idaho, why wolves are the #1 threat to hounds, losing access to 50-inch roads, and why hunter-led conservation is the future of wildlife management.

If you're searching for elk hunting tips, bear hunting with hounds, Phelps Game Calls, how to start a guide service, or what living and hunting in North Idaho is really like — this conversation answers it.

GUESTS: Jason Phelps (Founder, Phelps Game Calls) & Bradley (Owner, Idaho Whitetail Guides)

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Are data centers about to change North Idaho forever? In this episode, Seth and Eric sit down with three local experts — Luke Dupin (decentralized AI systems, Flowster), Dan Finley (Hauser council member, Kootenai Strong), and Ken Staal (process cooling engineer) — for the most honest, numbers-driven conversation you'll hear on whether AI data centers belong in Kootenai County.They get past the headlines and into what actually matters: how much energy and water a facility like Colossus really consumes, how cooling works in North Idaho's climate, who's funding the campaigns for and against these projects, and whether data centers will raise or lower your power bill and property taxes.Whether you're worried about "Keep Idaho Idaho," curious about your electric bill, or just want the real numbers behind the debate, this is the conversation to listen to before you pick a side.

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What if marijuana isn’t as harmless as many people have been led to believe?

In this powerful episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we sit down with Aubrey Adams and Mary Moss of Every Brain Matters, two mothers whose families have experienced devastating struggles they associate with high-potency THC, addiction, and cannabis-induced psychosis. Mary shares how her high-achieving son began using marijuana and concentrates before experiencing paranoia, delusions, hospitalization, and a years-long battle toward recovery.

Aubrey shares her own family’s experience after marijuana legalization in Colorado and explains why those experiences ultimately led her into advocacy and education through Every Brain Matters.

The conversation goes far beyond marijuana legalization. Drawing on the guests’ personal experiences and the hosts’ backgrounds in law enforcement, we discuss high-potency THC, dabbing, cannabis-induced psychosis, mental health, addiction, homelessness, youth drug use, fentanyl, rehabilitation, tough love, and the changing drug landscape in America.

We also wrestle with the difficult questions: Where does personal freedom end and public health begin? Is today’s marijuana fundamentally different from the weed of previous generations? What happens when addiction collides with mental illness? And are families being given enough information to understand the potential risks?

This isn’t a surface-level debate about whether marijuana is “good” or “bad.” It’s an emotional, challenging conversation about parents fighting for their children, people struggling to recover, and the consequences these families believe deserve greater public attention.

Whether you support legalization, oppose it, or haven’t made up your mind, this episode will give you perspectives worth hearing.

If someone in your family is struggling with marijuana use, psychosis, or addiction, this is an episode you’ll want to hear and share.

🔗 Learn more & find support: Every Brain Matters
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https://www.safehealthytexas.org/
https://mar-anon.com/
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In this episode of North Idaho Experience, Seth and Eric sit down with Alex Rogers, a 12-year Navy SEAL veteran, to talk about what it actually takes to earn the Trident — and what it costs.

Alex walks through his path from a small-town kid with no military background to BUD/S training, where his class broke the record for most dropouts (DORs) in Hell Week. He shares a raw account of his first deployment to Iraq, including a firefight within 18 hours of landing and a moment that changed how he sees the value of human life. He also opens up about losing teammates, the identity crisis that hits veterans after their service ends, and how jiu-jitsu, faith, and his personal "5F Framework" — Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, Future — helped him rebuild his life as a coach.

This is an unfiltered conversation about combat, mental resilience, and what it really means to transition from warrior to civilian.

In this episode: • What BUD/S and Hell Week are actually like, and why so many quit • The reality of deploying to Iraq and the moment life-and-death stakes became real • How Alex rebuilt his identity through faith, jiu-jitsu, and coaching after leaving the SEALs

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What if you could take an incredibly powerful permanent magnet, turn its force on and off without continuously using electricity, and use it to solve real-world problems in aviation, manufacturing, transportation, and national defense?

That’s exactly what Evan Trevors, founder of Lantha Tech, is working on right here in North Idaho.

In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, we sit down with Evan to explore the technology behind Lantha Tech’s high-performance switchable permanent magnets—and quickly discover that magnets are far more powerful, complex, and important to modern life than most of us realize.

Evan shares how an idea that started with finding a better way to secure equipment in the back of a truck evolved into technology capable of producing extraordinary magnetic force. One of Lantha Tech’s biggest applications is a 10-foot runway sweeper generating roughly 120,000 pounds of pull force, designed to collect dangerous metal Foreign Object Debris (FOD) that can damage aircraft and multimillion-dollar jet engines.

But runway safety is only the beginning.

We dive into:

• How Evan went from Alberta’s oil fields to developing advanced magnetic technology
• How switchable permanent magnets work without continuous electrical power
• Why picking up tiny pieces of metal at highway speeds is far harder than it sounds
• The massive cost of Foreign Object Debris on airport runways
• Why rare-earth magnets are becoming critical to U.S. manufacturing and national defense
• America’s dependence on foreign rare-earth processing
• The role magnets play in EVs, motors, wind turbines, electronics, aviation, and everyday technology
• Why Evan believes better magnetic designs could reduce dependence on scarce materials
• Maglev trains, railguns, space travel, MRI machines, motors, and the future of magnetic technology
• Why unconventional thinkers sometimes solve problems traditional experts consider impossible
• What it means to build advanced manufacturing and technology companies in North Idaho

Evan is a self-taught innovator who approaches engineering from a simple perspective: find the problem, build something, test it, fail, learn, and keep iterating until it works.

And what he and his team are building at Lantha Tech could have applications far beyond airport runways.

If you love technology, engineering, entrepreneurship, aviation, manufacturing, American innovation, or discovering the fascinating companies being built in North Idaho, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Follow the North Idaho Experience Podcast for more conversations with the entrepreneurs, innovators, business owners, and interesting people shaping North Idaho.

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What does it take to permanently break the cycle of addiction? Cameron Birk knows firsthand — and he built a ministry around the answer.

In this episode of the North Idaho Experience Podcast, Seth and Dave sit down with Cameron Birk, founder of Absolute Ministries, and Layne Barndt, their Relationship Director, to go deep on what real, lasting recovery actually looks like.

Cameron's story doesn't start in a boardroom or a church pew. It starts with cocaine, alcohol, and a life spiraling toward destruction in his early 20s. After multiple failed attempts at sobriety and a near-fatal low point, Cameron entered a residential program — and heard a call that changed everything. In 2009, he turned that transformation into Absolute Ministries, a long-term faith-based residential recovery program now operating across 18 facilities in Washington and Idaho.

This is not a 28-day program. Residents average two years in the structured program, and the results back it up — an 85% long-term success rate and an estimated $85 million saved in public safety and healthcare costs.

Layne Barndt, their Relationship Director, adds another layer to the conversation — sharing his own path to the ministry and what it looks like on the ground to walk people from rock bottom back to a full life.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

• Cameron's raw personal story: from addiction and suicide attempts to founding a ministry
• Why Absolute Ministries defines addiction far beyond drugs and alcohol
• How their long-term residential model produces results that short-term programs simply can't
• The role of faith, accountability, and community in lasting sobriety
• Real graduate stories: a mom who regained custody of her children, a former San Quentin inmate voted Employee of the Year, and a man who remarried his ex-wife on graduation day
• How the program handles relapse — and why honesty changes the outcome
• The fentanyl crisis, nicotine addiction, and the surprising substances hardest to quit
• How to refer someone, get involved, or support the ministry

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Coach Mel didn't have an easy start. She was homeless at 14, a high school
dropout, and spent years being told her standards were too high. Today she
is a serial entrepreneur, certified health coach, published author, and real
estate developer transforming the commercial landscape of Post Falls, Idaho
— one block at a time.

In this episode, Seth and Dave sits down with Coach Mel for a wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to build something from nothing. Coach Mel shares the personal health crisis that led her to transform her body, lose over 100 pounds, and eventually launch MelFit — a health, wealth, and life coaching
program that now serves clients globally through her MelFit 365 app and
in-person studio in Post Falls.

She also opens up about her real estate journey, including how she developed
Eats on Spokane Street, Post Falls' fastest-growing community dining hub,
and her ambitious upcoming project, Casitas Del Rio — a 21,000 square foot
mixed-use development along the Spokane River. Along the way she shares what
it is really like navigating city hall, smart codes, and small-town politics
when you have big development ambitions.

Coach Mel is the author of Molested to Millionaire, and in this conversation
she discusses why she wrote the book and why she believes your circumstances
have nothing to do with your ceiling.

Topics covered in this episode include entrepreneurship, health transformation,
real estate development, small business ownership, Post Falls Idaho growth,
community-focused development, fitness coaching, and building a business with
high standards.

North Idaho Experience is a podcast and video show dedicated to showcasing life, business, and real estate in North Idaho. New episodes every week on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

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Steve Morgan flew AC-130 Spectre gunships over Somalia during the Black Hawk Down incident. He watched soldiers die below while his crew was ordered to stand down. Years later, an RPG strike over Iraq destroyed his aircraft — and ended his Air Force career. What followed nearly broke him.

In this episode, Air Force combat veteran and founder of Brave Souls United, Steve Morgan, sits down with Seth and Eric for one of the most powerful conversations in North Idaho Experience history. Steve opens up about the rules of engagement that still haunt him, the isolation and alcohol that followed his service, and the bow hunting trip to North Idaho that changed his trajectory.

Today, Steve runs Brave Souls United — a nonprofit built on one mission: "You are not alone." He brings veterans into the North Idaho wilderness for bow hunting, fishing, and hiking, because he believes healing is an art, not a science.

In this episode:

• From C-5 Galaxies to AC-130 Spectre gunships — Steve's Air Force journey
• 34 days in Somalia and the Black Hawk Down mission
• Surviving an RPG hit over Iraq
• Why military programming doesn't switch off when veterans come home
• The quote that changed everything: "Maybe we never missed the fires. Maybe we just missed having a place to stand when the world needed us."
• How North Idaho saved Steve Morgan's life
• Brave Souls United — what it is and how to get involved

Connect with Steve Morgan & Brave Souls United: bravesoulsunited.com

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