Episode 77 was a long time coming. Dave Gomez returns for his 4th visit on The Mic is Ahn Podcast! Of course, you may know him better as Officer Gomez, or Deputy Gomez. Dave is a school resource officer in the state of Idaho, and in this episode we cover the changes that have taken place in the last few years. He starts by telling us where he's at, and how he got there. Then, we begin talking about the speaking career that began from him posting about his life as an SRO on Facebook. Both his Facebook page and his speaking engagements have blown up, so we get all the details about that.

We also cover phones and chromebooks in schools, and the problems they present. Dave continues to talk about how parenting plays the biggest part in helping children be able to overcome anything. Other topics we hit include homeschooling, differences in schooling, getting offended, and of course vaping...both nicotine and thc..and how hard it is to quit.

Before we're done, you'll hear us touch on food and family times, as Dave and I are first cousins as well! If this is the first time you're hearing Dave, you'll want to go back and listen to previous episodes (54/40/3) and hear all about his life. He is one of the best humans I've ever met, and I promise that his information and way he approaches young people is both special and unique. Listen to the episode, tell your friends and neighbors, and welcome....to The Mic is Ahn!

Dave Gomez

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Youtube: @officergomez

TikTok: @officergomez

Email: srogomez@icloud.com

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In this episode I welcome Lauren Sherbakov back to the Mic is Ahn Podcast. Lauren, who is making her third appearance, is the creator of Your Balanced Belly, a business that focuses on weight loss and gut health.

It has been more than 3 years since she has visited, and a lot has happened both in her professional and personal life. We delve into all those topics, talking about how she recently left the nursing profession after more than a decade to fully invest her time and life in her company. Lauren also goes in-depth about the kinds of things she does and what type of help she gives to all of her clients.

I wanted all of you to be able to hear Lauren's philosophy and impressive communication skills, because I know the good Lauren brings to her job and the fact that most of you know someone who would really benefit from it.

Of course, we also talk about all kinds of other subjects, including how Lauren's competitiveness helps her in her job, food, pet peeves, scents (yes, I said scents) and memories from high school.

And, not to be forgotten, Lauren has time at the end to get in a few questions of her own for me, including the podcast, love for teaching, summers, and even paddle tennis.

This is a great interview that I know will bring joy and happiness to all of you out there needing it. Lauren Sherbakov. Your Balanced Belly. Good times...on The Mic is Ahn!

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Instagram: yourbalancedbelly

Podcast email: themicisahn@gmail.com

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In Episode 75, Kelly Sopak returns to the Mic is Ahn Podcast. Fresh off a 2025 State Championship with his Carondelet Cougars Girls Basketball Team, and having been named Girls Basketball Coach of the Year in California, we needed to talk about everything.

We start by talking about the feeling of winning his first state championship as a coach and how it came about. But, the rest of the interview is spent talking about in-depth coaching questions that he did a great job of answering. Questions include 3 things people don't understand about coaching girls high school basketball, what is the hardest thing about it, and the biggest differences nowadays between high school programs and clubs. I also got Kelly to talk about specific players that he has had the opportunity to coach that made a lasting impression.

Kelly is a phenomenal coach, person, father and friend. We talk about it all, and even get to some great Northgate memories at the end. Those of you not familiar with Kelly will be fans by the end of this episode. Enjoy your time, and come back for more...on The Mic is Ahn!

Kelly Sopak Instagram: kellysopak

Podcast email: themicisahn@gmail.com

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