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Krachel and Natalia have known each other for as long as they each can remember, but so much of who they are today is completely unalike the individuals they once use to be. Follow along for inspiring stories, relatable heartbreaks and lots of laughter as these two completely unalike women find out, in the end, we're all really just the same.

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Krachel and Natalia have known each other for as long as they each can remember, but so much of who they are today is completely unalike the individuals they once use to be. Follow along for inspiring stories, relatable heartbreaks and lots of laughter as these two completely unalike women find out, in the end, we're all really just the same.

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English


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Episode 20: All About Albinism

10/9/2021
When eight-year old Charlie was born, doctors say they were looking at the blondest baby they had ever seen. Albinism was a new word for Charlie's mom, Holly, who has become a wonderful advocate for the albinism community. In this candid tell-all she talks about the emotions her heart went through when she learned of Charlie's diagnosis. Laugh with us as Holly describes the antics Charlie gets involved in that make him just like every other kid, and how his twin sister has responded to having a brother with albinism. It's a heartwarming story you don't want to miss.

Duration:00:42:57

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Episode 19: Twinningest Twins of All Time

7/30/2021
Twin sisters Kerri Bunker and Kelli Wall often show up to work dressed in the same outfit. They have the same food for dinner, and style their hair the same way. That might be normal, for twins. But that's where the relationship changes from twin sisters, to the twinningest twins of all time. Kerri and Kelli ended up marrying best friends, and then each sister found herself pregnant. And that... is just the beginning of this fun story. Listen now to find out how, in this family, one plus one equals nine.

Duration:00:47:47

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Episode 18: 1 Year Ago... When Time Stood Still

3/26/2021
It's hard to believe it's been a year. One year since the world stopped turning. One year since sports screeched to a halt, schoolkids were sent home and adults changed everything about the way they provide. One year since we locked our doors and stayed inside. One year since we emptied store shelves and put up plexiglass barriers in restaurants and store counters. One year since the world, as we know it, came to an end. Krachel and Natalia are in person this week as they remember their 'last supper' before the pandemic set in, what Natalia saw as she took a last-minute trip to Hawaii and why the ladies say they're grateful for it all.

Duration:00:22:29

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Episode 17: We're Going Back to the Principal's Office

3/5/2021
He found success on the football field, but it is his work in the classroom that is turning heads. In this episode we catch up with former Tennessee Titan star Dr. Kevin Dyson as he shares insight from the halls of the middle school. Learn more about the woman who raised Principal Dyson, and how a stark reminder on the kitchen fridge kept things in perspective when he was a young boy. Plus: We couldn't catch up with the Music City Miracle Man himself without actually talking about that Miracle play. Hear why he says he wasn't even supposed to be on the field when that play happened.

Duration:00:42:04

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Episode 16: Getting Bigger... In All The Right Ways

2/15/2021
The ladies have some big news to share! Find out who is growing, and what it means for the future. Krachel describes her favorite hobby. And you won't believe what Natalia is doing in her free time! Plus, Krachel describes the scariest thing she's ever had to do. Find out what it is, and how Natalia is involved. All that and more in this 2nd episode of the 2nd season of the un+alike podcast.

Duration:00:26:02

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Episode 15: Small-Business Troubles: Finding Your Path Forward

1/26/2021
Welcome to Season 2! The ladies are back from the winter break and excited to share all the things that have happened (both good and bad) since we last met. There's talk of a wedding, a funeral, some coronavirus and even a car crash. Find out who was involved! PLUS. Small businesses make up the backbone of our economy, but being a business owner is tougher than you might think. We catch up with Shawn and Cassie Baxter, the brains behind Stryder Gear, and find out what the secret is to small business success. Stryder Gear website Stryder Gear on Etsy

Duration:00:44:02

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Episode 14: What Will You Become After Your Trials?

12/2/2020
The ladies are back from Thanksgiving and catching up on all-things holidays. Natalia surprises Krachel when she reveals what Thanksgiving tradition she took part in, and Krachel shares the thing she saw in a local store that made her feel a little bit 'normal' for a minute. Plus Cindy Cloninger has dealt with congenital cataracts, epilepsy, club feet, tibial torsion, distal arthogryposis, scoliosis, lime disease and hemorragic dengay fever- just a few of the trials life has handed her. But through it all she has found a way to share gratitude for the many blessings in her life. It's the inspirational story you can't miss. Cindy's Blog: Postcards from Heaven

Duration:00:51:16

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Episode 13: We Give Thanks

11/24/2020
With so many pausing to give thanks this week, Krachel and Natalia open up about some of the blessings they have received in their own lives. Natalia explains why 2020 has been a blessing in disguise, and Krachel remembers the friend who forced her to go out only 7 days after burying her husband. Plus! This week the ladies turn to their inbox to hear YOUR stories! Find out what our listeners are grateful for, and why they, too, are grateful for blessings received in 2020.

Duration:00:53:21

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Episode 12: She Did That! Timeless Home Improvement

11/11/2020
'Tis the season- to debate the biggest question of them all: when is it ok to put up your Christmas tree!? Krachel and Natalia have differing opinions on this one, but what might surprise you more is WHAT they're each doing this year as they start new traditions in their own homes. Plus Cat from Sage Hill Cottage stops by to share some home decor inspiration. She's a Danish designer and decorator who is bringing an old world style to her Rocky Mountain home. Find out what she's doing to make the holidays a little more special this year. Here's a hint: Grandma's antique dishes are going to be on full display, but it's not where you think!

Duration:00:38:45

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Episode 11: Drumsticks Changed His Life!

11/2/2020
Krachel and Natalia have been keeping a secret- a really, really big secret. This week they let us in on what it is. After the big reveal they discuss some new common threads from their past, including a couple of jobs they've shared. And Natalia describes a quilting video that went viral on TikTok. TikTok? You better believe it! Plus. Clint Pulver was gifted his first set of drumsticks when he was only 10-years-old. Find out who gave them to him, and how that single moment changed his entire life. Find Clint online Follow Clint on Instagram Order Clint's book: I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave

Duration:00:54:38

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Episode 10: Cops and Quilting Blocks

10/27/2020
Krachel and Natalia are back from fall break and have lots to catch up on. Krachel surprises Natalia with the kind note a quilting fan left on Facebook, and Natalia recalls her own start in the quilting industry. This week commemorates National First Responders Day, a day we can all pay tribute to those who serve and protect our freedom and our rights. Krachel recalls an experience she had while shadowing local Search & Rescue volunteers in the search for a missing hunter, and then the ladies introduce Jessica Bloomberg, a Stamford police officer who is using her own quilting skills to pay it forward. Listen now to find out how you can join the crusade to honor fallen officers.

Duration:00:57:49

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Episode 9: Can Your Grandma Dance?

10/15/2020
Krachel and Natalia have good news to share! In Episode 9 they discuss the man who did something unconventional when the neighborhood kid kept riding his bicycle on his driveway. Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock- two musicians with two very different styles of music- but it turns out they may have more in common than you think. Plus, Marie Moring asked her kids if she could do a video with them on TikTok. When they put her off, she took matters into her own hands, and now it's paying off in a BIG way! Find out how this dancing grandma is handling her fame since becoming a TikTok celebrity. Links in This Episode: Marie Moring Canyon Chasers

Duration:00:39:23

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Episode 8: May We All Be Sarah Strong

10/5/2020
There is good in the world today! Krachel and Natalia have some heartwarming stories this week, beginning with the upscale transportation service providing rides for children and teens who have disabilities. They have stories from the kitchen, including the scary knock at Krachel's front door. Plus, meet 17-year old Sarah Frei, otherwise known as #SarahStrong. Sarah and three of her friends were headed home from the lake when they were hit head on by a drunk driver. All four teens sustained critical injuries, and waited nearly an hour before help arrived. Sarah, her parents and two sisters join us to share their incredible story.

Duration:00:52:51

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Episode 7: Hamster In Your Bed

9/30/2020
Hold your belly! Krachel and Natalia are full of giggles this week, and it starts with the online reviews for sugar-free gummy bears. Nothing quite compares to the pain and G-I distress that online reviewers claim these little buggers can make. Things get a little sillier when Natalia remembers the one time when Krachel had an unwelcomed houseguest in her bed. But who invited him, and how did he get there!? Plus. What to do if you find a lost cell phone? We have some details that will make you think twice before trying to be a Good Samaritan the next time you see a cell phone sitting all alone. Be sure to like, subscribe and comment below. We love to hear from you!

Duration:00:37:30

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Episode 6: Somebody Get Us a Wheelchair!

9/21/2020
This week the ladies discuss the one thing that happens every time Natalia plans a trip, and Krachel shares something good that happened while planning a recent family gathering. And who the heck needs a wheelchair!? Plus. Imagine never going to the dentist until you grow up, move away from home, leave the country, get married, and start having kids. That's exactly what happened to Dr. Ernesto Espinosa and this week the ladies catch up with his wife, Susanne Espinosa, president of the Alliance of the American Dental Association. In this week's un+alike hero segment she shares their inspiring story.

Duration:00:59:07

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Episode 5: Didn't I Just Pull You Over?

9/15/2020
Who has the magic voice, Mom, or Dad? This week the ladies dive into the little thing a parent can do to make children disappear in an instant! Krachel and Natalia also discuss what is better, living in a pretty place with few amenities, or living in an ugly place with lots of amenities. And Natalia says our furry friends have dreams, but you won't believe what she thinks her own dog dreams about! Plus. Mrs. Utah American 2020 Rachelle Moore struggled with self esteem and social anxiety. The ladies catch up with her and find out what she did to tackle these challenges head on, making her this week's un+alike hero. For more information on topics discussed in this episode, please refer to the links below: Mrs. America Pageant Mrs. Utah American Facebook | Instagram Feels Like Home Biz Feels Like Home Biz Facebook | Instagram

Duration:01:06:28

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Episode 4: We're Very Unalike

9/8/2020
He is credited with overseeing the rescue of 669 children. Krachel and Natalia discuss who he is, and how he did it. The ladies dive deeper into how they know each other, and Krachel talks about the awkward thing that happens when strangers ask about her husband. Natalia introduces spirit animals, and unveils what hers is. Plus, Kara Peatross and her husband began to lose hope after trying to have children of their own for over three years. She opens up about the route they took for starting their family, and how they've been blessed twice now for it. For More Information on Topics Discussed in This Episode, Please Refer to the Links Below: Trust-Based Relational Intervention National Foster Parent Association Sir Nicholas Winton

Duration:00:54:43

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Episode 3: Never Pick Up a Stranger

9/1/2020
School is back in session and that mean's it's time for Parent's Day! Find out what this holiday is and how you can take part. Krachel and Natalia dig deeper into Alex Smith's revolutionary return to the football field, talk about a real-life SOS message that worked, and Krachel realizes she has climbed into a car with strangers not once, but TWICE! Plus, Ashly Stone joins the ladies to share her intimate past. It's a story filled with drugs, alcohol and rehab, but full of HOPE. She is this week's un+alike HERO. If you or someone you know is struggling to stay sober, please consider the following resources: Alcoholics Anonymous Al-Anon Family Groups The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

Duration:01:06:04

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Episode 2: Elephant in the Room

8/24/2020
There's a big elephant in the room and Natalia decides it's time to get to the bottom of it. When it's time to travel there's a good chance that mishaps will happen. Krachel and Natalia have each run into problems while on the road but you won't believe the measures they have each taken to get to their final destination! Natalia says there's nothing grosser on the planet than this garden delight and Krachel challenges her to a new favorite vegetable. Plus, the one thing that Krachel carried on her honeymoon- find out what it was in this hysterical episode of the un+alike podcast!

Duration:00:50:29

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Episode 1: Barefoot and Pregnant

8/17/2020
Krachel Fullmer and Natalia Bonner are partnering in the launch of their new show, the un+alike podcast. In this first episode they discuss the things you are saying in 2020 that would have made no sense in 2019, agree to disagree over the best sports cities in America and laugh over the one time when Natalia ordered toilet paper by mail... you won't believe what she got instead!!! Plus, one of our hosts was once told she was going to end up barefoot and pregnant. Find out who in this epic first episode of the un+alike podcast!

Duration:01:00:19