What if someone’s final words could shape how you live your entire life? In this deeply moving episode, we hear the story of a remarkable 17-year-old—class president, musician, athlete, and aspiring senator—whose life was tragically cut short in a water-skiing accident. But before he passed, he wrote a college essay…
Sometimes, all it takes is one honest conversation—one person who looks you in the eye and says, “You don’t have to pretend with me.” In this deeply heartfelt episode, we explore the power of vulnerability and how grace steps in when the mask comes off. Tina and Ann reflect on…
Survival doesn’t always look shiny—it often looks like showing up messy, tired, and with nothing but a squirt gun full of toilet water to fight a raging fire. In this raw and real episode, we talk about what it truly means to keep going when life feels completely overwhelming. Because…
In this heartfelt episode, we unpack one of the most common struggles we face when someone we love is hurting: "What can I do?" The answer? Just do something. Whether it’s dropping off dinner, sending a quick text, mailing a card, or simply saying, “I’m here if you need to…
In this thoughtful episode, we talk about the power of having a strong inner foundation—whether that’s rooted in faith, gratitude, or self-awareness—and how it can carry us through life’s harder seasons. You’ll hear why validation, not always advice, is often what we need most. We explore how our personal “tool…
This episode is all about the power of getting back up—no matter what. Because life will knock us down. But it’s what we do next that defines us. We explore how sharing your story, owning your growth, and helping others through their own valleys turns pain into purpose. Whether you’re…
What does resilience look like after losing your brother, your son, your marriage, your ability to walk, and raising a child with autism? Rebecca Galli knows this terrain intimately. As a bestselling author of over 400 columns, her books "Rethinking Possible" and "Morning Fuel" offer hard-earned wisdom from a life…
In this episode, we dive into the beauty and importance of celebrating the small wins—the imperfect, ordinary moments that quietly build strength, resilience, and growth. From learning how to walk as babies to navigating adult challenges, life has always progressed one small step at a time. You’ll be reminded that…
In this episode, we dive into the beauty and importance of celebrating the small wins—the imperfect, ordinary moments that quietly build strength, resilience, and growth. From learning how to walk as babies to navigating adult challenges, life has always progressed one small step at a time. You’ll be reminded that…
In our culture of quick fixes and advice-giving, we often forget that the most powerful thing we can offer someone in pain isn’t a solution—it’s solidarity. In this heartfelt episode, we explore what it truly means to be there for someone in their darkest moments. Sometimes, all we need is…
In this episode, we explore the unfiltered reality of creative coping—the kind that isn’t always pretty, polished, or Instagram-worthy. Healing is rarely glamorous. It's messy, gritty, quiet, and often invisible to the outside world. But it’s also sacred. We dive into what it means to honor your body’s cues and…
In this heartfelt episode, we unpack the powerful truth that feeling everything isn’t weakness—it’s the foundation of strength. We explore the importance of giving yourself permission to feel without shame, even when those emotions are heavy, complicated, or messy. You’ll hear real, honest reflections on why emotional suppression does more…
In this powerful episode, we talk about how community can become your anchor when your inner world feels chaotic—and why asking for help isn’t a weakness, it’s wisdom in motion. We share honest reflections about letting others in, even when it's hard, and how resilience is never a solo sport.…
In this episode, we dive into the power of creative coping—because healing isn’t always pretty, polished, or planned. Sometimes, it looks like scream-crying in the car, binge-watching reality TV at 2 AM, or literally pushing on a wall to move built-up energy. And guess what? That’s okay. We explore how…
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, we explore the beauty that can emerge from life’s darkest seasons. From grieving the loss of a stillborn child to finding peace in music, nature, and memory, this conversation offers a powerful reminder: without the rain, the flowers don’t grow. You’ll hear reflections…
In this episode, we unpack the emotional weight of showing up for someone who's hurting—and why doing nothing is often the worst thing you can do. From toxic positivity to the discomfort of silence, we challenge the well-meaning but misguided advice that often leaves people feeling unseen. Instead, we explore…
When life feels overwhelming and pain takes center stage, what if the best way to heal... is to help someone else? In this episode, we explore the unexpected power of service during struggle. You’ll hear a personal story about life-changing advice given in the thick of a painful season—“Go help…
In this tender and emotionally rich episode, we reflect on how grief and gratitude often walk hand in hand. Our guest shares a personal tradition—the butterfly release—as a symbolic act of honoring loss while embracing beauty, transformation, and healing. Though the release had to be delayed, the meaning behind it…
In this heartfelt episode, we explore how the hardest moments in life can shape the strongest parts of who we become. Our guest opens up about growing up without a father and with a working mother—and how she created an imaginary family to cope with the loneliness. What began as…
In this inspiring and candid episode, our guest shares her experience of being diagnosed with lung cancer after a lifetime of smoking—and how that moment didn’t break her, it redirected her. At 86, she quit smoking cold turkey. At nearly 90, she moved closer to her family. And now, in…
In this deeply personal episode, we revisit a life-altering moment that nearly ended everything—at nearly 90 years old. Our guest opens up about receiving a lung cancer diagnosis after 70 years of smoking, and the sobering words from her thoracic surgeon: "This is red hot. You need to act now."…
In this empowering episode, we highlight the beauty of starting before you’re ready. Gwen didn’t know how to start a bereavement center. Amy didn’t have a roadmap for launching a cake business or building multiple coaching careers. But they did it anyway—and that’s exactly the point. This conversation is a…
In this inspiring episode, we celebrate the courage to leap—before you have it all figured out. Gwen and Amy share how they built bold, purpose-driven lives without waiting for the perfect plan. From launching a bereavement center to starting a cake business and multiple coaching careers, their stories are proof…
In this moving episode, we hear what it was like to grow up during wartime blackouts, alone at night, while both parents were serving the war effort—one as an air raid warden, the other working across the country. Often dubbed the "Cinderella" of the family, our guest was expected to…
