Two Ear-Worthy Podcasts: Made For This Mountain & The American West

 We have two superb podcasts for you on Mother's Day, with the topics as disparate as mental health and the myths of the American West. Both podcasts are timely.

Made for This Mountain celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, which has been observed in May in the United States since 1949. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings. Mental Health Awareness Month was started in the United States in 1949 by Mental Health America.

The American West takes advantage of the popularity of the TV show Yellowstone. The "Old West," also known as the "Wild West" or "American Frontier," refers to the historical period and geographical region of the western United States, primarily from the late 19th century (after the Civil War) to the early 20th century, when the last mainland states joined the Union. This era is characterized by westward expansion, the settling of the frontier, and the romanticized image of cowboys, outlaws, and other figures.

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 Made For This Mountain

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and iHeart’s Made for This Mountain offers a timely reminder that our most significant challenges can also become our greatest strengths. Through real stories and actionable insights, Made for This Mountain and host Joshua Rosa help awaken our inner strength, proving that the mountain before you isn’t there to break you, but to build you. Tune in on Thursdays for a weekly dose of resilience and inspiration.

In the first episode that was just released, host Joshua Rosa invites you to stop and ask: What’s the mountain in your life that refuses to move?

With wisdom rooted in faith, personal storytelling, and powerful reflection, this episode explores the emotional, spiritual, and practical weight of being stuck—and what it takes to finally shift. 

Rosa explains the difference between motion and movement. "The hidden strength in mustard seed faith. Why naming your mountain is the first step to freedom. What Dominican grandmas and neuroscience have in common (yep, really)."

Rosa insists: "This isn’t just a podcast. It’s your guide for climbing what feels impossible."

Made for This Mountain was released perfectly since May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

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The American West with Dan Flores

The American West with Dan Flores is a new podcast launched by the MeatEater Podcast Network on May 6, 2025. Hosted by historian and author Dr. Dan Flores, the podcast explores the history of the American West, focusing on its ecological history and the people who shaped it.

The 26-episode series is available on the MeatEater Podcast Network and on its cast dives into the untamed stories of the American West, offering a fresh perspective on the region's history. It features discussions with Steven Rinella and Randall Williams, former students of Dr. Flores.

 Step into the stories that shaped a nation with this new podcast from historian Dan Flores. From iconic figures to overlooked voices, Flores brings the rich and rugged past of the West to life, unpacking tales of charismatic wildlife, Jeffersonian exploration, and the artists who captured its landscapes and Indigenous cultures. Tune in every other Tuesday for a journey through the wild, complex legacy of the American West.

Check out The American West. Learn what is true and false about the U.S.'s western expansion.