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🔴 Dan Gookin, longtime Coeur d’Alene city council member and original author of “DOS For Dummies,” shares his views on local government, transparency, and his role in city leadership. In this short reel, Gookin discusses his approach to public service, his communication style, and the responsibilities of a council member in North Idaho. Whether you agree or disagree with his politics, this offers a direct look at one of the voices shaping Coeur d’Alene's future. 📌 Our goal is to give residents a platform to hear from local leaders and make informed decisions. North Idaho Experience is not endorsing Dan Gookin. 📍 For more videos on life and leadership in North Idaho, subscribe to our channel. 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content: https://northidahoexperience.com 👤 Connect with Dan Gookin https://dangookin.com/meet_dan.html 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by: The Experience Northwest Equal housing opportunity ====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions: Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/ Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live Census data: https://data.census.gov/ More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording*** ====== IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #DanGookin #CDA #CityCouncil #NorthIdahoExperience #LocalGovernment #IdahoPolitics #CoeurDAlene #Leadership #CivicEngagement #PublicService
Dan Gookin on Local Government & Accountability | CDA City Council Interview
*** North Idaho Experience does not endorse Dan Gookin. This interview is for informational purposes *** 🔴 In this episode of The North Idaho Experience, Coeur d'Alene City Councilman and mayoral candidate Dan Gookin joins us for a deep dive into the future of Coeur d'Alene. We discuss the truth about city government spending, the challenges of managing growth, why high-rises might be a thing of the past downtown, and the need for better infrastructure and public safety support. Gookin shares his candid views on why he finally chose to run for mayor, how current policies impact taxpayers, and what steps the city can take to preserve its charm while preparing for future expansion. 🔍 Whether you're a Coeur d'Alene resident, a North Idaho newcomer, or someone considering relocating here—this is the local political insight you don’t want to miss. 🎓 Top 3 Things Viewers Will Learn: Why impact fees and developer incentives matter for city budgeting and how delays have cost Coeur d’Alene millions. Dan Gookin’s plan to preserve the city’s charm while addressing affordable housing, green space, and building height limits. Behind-the-scenes insight into how city council and the mayor's office function, including transparency gaps and the need for stronger communication with staff. 00:00:00 Intro & Dan Gookin’s Background 00:01:00 What the Mayor of Coeur d’Alene Actually Does 00:03:44 Why Dan Finally Decided to Run for Mayor 00:08:37 Affordable Housing & Developer Challenges 00:16:21 Public Safety and Police Department Support 00:23:47 State Politics, Bed Tax, and Resort Classification Issues 00:35:13 How to Fix Coeur d’Alene’s Property Tax Problem 00:39:35 Gookin Responds to Controversial Video Clip 00:49:42 Gookin’s Day-One Plan If Elected Mayor 00:53:55 What Coeur d’Alene Could Look Like in 10 Years 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content: https://northidahoexperience.com 👤 Connect with Dan Gookin https://dangookin.com/meet_dan.html 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by: The Experience Northwest Equal housing opportunity ====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions: Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/ Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live Census data: https://data.census.gov/ More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording*** ====== IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #CoeurdAlene #NorthIdaho #DanGookin #CDApolitics #IdahoRealEstate #CityCouncil #MayoralRace #CDAdevelopment #LocalGovernment #IdahoPodcast
Coeur d’Alene Mayoral Race 2025: Why Dan Gookin Wants to Be Mayor of CDA
🔴 Ever wondered what it’s REALLY like to live and work in North Idaho? This week, we sit down with Tim Henry] for an in-depth conversation about What really pushes people to their limits in survival school? Tim shares shocking stories—from eating worms to functioning on 4 hours of sleep—and how the training builds resilience that lasts a lifetime. In this short clip, you'll get a raw glimpse into the mental and physical toughness required for military survival training. Watch our full podcast @northidahoexperience What You’ll Learn in This Reel: What military survival training really looks like The surprising thing that breaks most students How the military rewires your mindset for resilience #MilitaryTraining #SurvivalSchool #SERE #VeteranStories #TacticalMindset #CharacterBuilding #MilitaryLife #OvercomingLimits #MindsetShift #NorthIdahoExperience 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content: https://northidahoexperience.com 👤 Connect with Tim Henry https://www.instagram.com/timhenry1947?igsh=YjZnbDV2czU0bzlv 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by: The Experience Northwest Equal housing opportunity ====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions: Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/ Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live Census data: https://data.census.gov/ More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording*** ====== IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate
Military Survival School Secrets: What Breaks Most Recruits?
🔴 In this powerful episode of the North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Tim Henry, a former SERE Specialist who served 18 years in the military. Tim shares his gripping journey from the trauma of a devastating IED blast to fighting his way back from a wheelchair to elite CrossFit competition. His story is one of resilience, purpose, and community. Learn how his experience in SERE training, his unwavering spirit, and a new mission to serve others brought him healing—and how North Idaho became the foundation of his new life. Whether you're a veteran, an active military member, a first responder, or a conservative family seeking a fresh start in North Idaho, this episode is a must-watch. We discuss mental health, fitness recovery, and how to find purpose after trauma. Tim's nonprofit initiative, Ruck to Rise, is transforming the lives of those in need—through movement, mission, and mountains. ➡️ Thinking about moving to North Idaho? Our team of veterans and first responders specializes in helping conservative families relocate. Reach out today via our website: Northidahoexperience.com ✅ Top 3 Things Viewers Will Learn What it takes to survive SERE training and how those skills translate to real-life resilience. The realities of combat injury recovery and navigating mental and physical rehabilitation. How community, purpose, and the right environment—like North Idaho—can transform lives. 00:00:00 Introduction to Tim Henry: A SERE Specialist’s Journey 00:02:21 From Bomb Builder to SERE: The Career Shift That Changed Everything 00:05:46 Brutal Selection: What It Takes to Become a SERE Specialist 00:11:46 Inside SERE School: Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape 00:22:48 Behind Enemy Lines: Real-World SERE Success Stories 00:29:24 On the Front Lines: Tim’s Role in Combat Zones and Personnel Recovery 00:36:18 The Day Everything Changed: Tim’s Near-Fatal Injury in Afghanistan 00:51:05 From Rock Bottom to Recovery: The Turning Point in Tim’s Life 01:03:49 CrossFit, Camaraderie, and Reclaiming Health 01:09:59 Ruck to Rise: Starting a Mission to Help Other Vets 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content: https://northidahoexperience.com 👤 Connect with Tim Henry https://www.instagram.com/timhenry1947?igsh=YjZnbDV2czU0bzlv 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by: The Experience Northwest Equal housing opportunity ====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions: Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/ Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live Census data: https://data.census.gov/ More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording*** ====== IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #SERETraining #CombatRecovery #VeteranStories #NorthIdahoLiving #MovingToIdaho #MentalHealthForVets #FirstResponderSupport #RuckToRise #CrossFitRecovery #MilitaryPodcast
Surviving the Worst: A Veterans Journey Through Combat, Injury, and Recovery | North Idaho
🔴 In this powerful episode of the North Idaho Experience, we sit down with Taylor Grieger and Adam Kaluza—combat veterans, rescue swimmers, and co-founders of Cape Horn Tequila. You’ll hear Taylor’s gripping story of sailing around the treacherous Cape Horn, a two-year journey documented in the film Hell or High Seas, as he battled PTSD and rediscovered purpose. We cover combat rescue missions, adrenaline addiction, mental health, the science of PTSD, how outdoor adventure therapy is saving lives, and the founding of a veteran-owned tequila company that's now helping others heal. 📍 Filmed in North Idaho | 🎙 Veteran-Owned Podcast 👉 Watch the film “Hell or High Seas” on Amazon or Hulu 🌐 Learn more: skeletoncrewadventures.org 🎯 Top 3 Things You’ll Learn How sailing Cape Horn became a metaphor and mission for PTSD recovery. Why real outdoor adventure therapy works—and how other countries are doing it better. What goes into making real, clean tequila (and how to test it). 00:00:00 Intro: Cape Horn Tequila & Veteran Rescue Swimmers 00:02:42 Military Backstories: From Troubled Youth to Navy Heroes 00:06:56 What Rescue Swimmers Really Do 00:10:48 Intense Rescue Missions in Guam 00:16:34 Understanding PTSD: Why It Happens & How It Feels 00:20:23 The Science Behind PTSD and Recovery 00:28:11 Humor, Trauma & Coping Mechanisms 00:32:06 The Origin of “Hell or High Seas” Documentary 00:38:18 Panama Canal Rescue & UK Adventure Therapy 00:46:29 Why the U.S. Needs Adventure Therapy for Veterans 00:56:05 From Survival to Tequila: Founding Cape Horn 01:01:03 Tequila Tasting Tips & The Additive Test 01:04:54 Skeleton Crew Adventures: How to Get Involved 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content: https://northidahoexperience.com 👤 Connect on IG with Hell or High Seas https://www.instagram.com/hellorhighseas?igsh=MW12dm81ZW5vZGxmdA== Check out Cape Horn Tequila: https://www.capehorntequila.com/ 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by: The Experience Northwest Equal housing opportunity ====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions: Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/ Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live Census data: https://data.census.gov/ More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording*** ====== IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #CapeHornTequila #VeteranMentalHealth #PTSDRecovery #HellOrHighSeas #RescueSwimmer #AdventureTherapy #VeteranOwnedBusiness #NorthIdahoExperience #VeteranSuicideAwareness #RealTequila
Cape Horn Tequila, Combat Rescue, and Veteran Grit – From PTSD to Purpose
🔥 Is Boise changing the future of Idaho politics? We discuss the controversial moves by Boise City Council, shifts in state values, and what it means for conservatives considering a move to North Idaho. We unpack House Bill 41, the Pride Flag controversy, and population trends shaping elections across the state. Whether you're a lifelong Idahoan or a potential mover from California or Washington, this video is a must-watch. Discover how to preserve Idaho’s core values and how you can take action locally. 🎯 Top 3 Things Viewers Will Learn: How Boise’s political decisions, like the Pride Flag vote, could influence the direction of Idaho. The impact of population growth from liberal states on Idaho's conservative stronghold. Why local engagement is essential to preserving community values and freedoms in Idaho. 00:00 Boise Declares Pride Month: A Political Statement? 01:47 Welcome to the Channel & Our Mission 04:50 Why We’re Concerned About Boise’s Direction 06:12 House Bill 41 and the Pride Flag Debate 09:11 Decriminalization and Crime: Lessons from California 11:16 School Curriculum and Parental Rights 13:48 Population Trends: Boise vs North Idaho 23:48 Solutions & How to Protect Idaho Values 📍 Visit our website for more resources, real estate listings, and local content: https://northidahoexperience.com 💼 Interested in sponsoring a future episode or collaborating with us? Email us at info@nidexperience.com 🛠 For Real Estate Services or Questions: Contact us at seth@nidexperience.com Phone: 208-618-4421 Grab our Relocation Guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/homebuyer-guide/ Your Ultimate Selling Game Plan guide: https://northidahoexperience.com/seller-guide/ 👉 Subscribe for more interviews, neighborhood tours, and tips on North Idaho living! 📱 Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northidahoexperience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northidahoexperience Brokered by: The Experience Northwest Equal housing opportunity ====== ****Most stats and data come from the following sites and are not based on our opinions: Great Schools: https://www.greatschools.org/idaho/coeur-d'alene/ Neighborhood data: https://www.niche.com/?ref=places-to-live Census data: https://data.census.gov/ More about Coeur d'Alene: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeur_d%27Alene,_Idaho ***All stats, data, housing prices and anything else mentioned are subject to change and provided merely as examples at the time of recording*** ====== IREC: https://irec.idaho.gov/consumer/ #Northidaho #coeurdalene #LivinginCoeurdalene #coeurdalenerealestate #yournorthidahoagent #movingtocda #movingtocoeurdalene #livinginnorthidaho #movingtonorthidaho #northidahorealestate #BoisePolitics #MoveToIdaho #PrideFlagControversy #IdahoConservatives #NorthIdahoLiving #HouseBill41 #IdahoRealEstate #SaveIdaho #FreedomInIdaho #Idaho2025
Is Boise Turning Idaho Blue? Boise Pride Flag Controversy & What It Means for Idaho
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