Join me as I sit down with Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls to talk about growing up in a groundbreaking family, turning a viral speech into a life of public service, and what it means to fight for Iowa’s future while raising the next generation.👇 Connect with Zach Wahls:Instagram: @zachwahlsYoutube:  ⁨@ZachWahls⁩  Website: https://zachwahls.com/00:00 – Intro – Trevor’s travels & podcast mission01:15 – Welcome Zach Wahls & self-introduction04:42 – The viral 2011 marriage equality speech09:28 – Advice to his 19-year-old self12:17 – Growing up with Dr. Terry Wahls18:40 – Lessons from his mother’s recovery23:02 – Becoming a dad & life balance28:45 – Policy perspective: Paid family leave & childcare36:21 – How to address rising childcare costs43:18 – Convincing different political perspectives to act48:55 – Staying motivated in the minority party54:32 – How listeners can get involved in politics59:44 – Iowa’s cancer rates & water quality debate1:06:15 – Talking to skeptical rural voters1:13:40 – How Zach is different from career politicians1:20:05 – Working across the aisle without losing values1:26:28 – Restoring trust & priorities in government1:30:41 – Advice for aspiring changemakers1:33:12 – Where to connect with Zach Wahls1:34:12 – Trevor’s closing & book mention🌎 Learn more and support our show:TrevorCarlson.comIf you enjoyed this conversation, head to TrevorCarlson.com for more episodes, resources, and to join the newsletter.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite takeaway!To listen to more episodes head to theformulapodcast.comor check out the full video episodes on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/@justtrevorcarlsonTo follow our travels and read our travel guides head to lostandlore.com  or watch our travel videos on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavHMv7t-VKqYZrusR4eUUQ