reflection

  • Andrea Luce – A Relic From A Time Long Ago

    TW: Mentions of child death Quick historical note: I got The Great Migration and the Westward Expansion confused in this episode, so just as a heads up, when you hear references to the Great Migration in this episode, we are technically talking about Westard Expansion because that more accurately describes the time period that…

  • Gail Piner – A Pitcher from a Good Mother

    Gail Piner is a retired academic who is finally pursuing the career she thought she’d have when she was twelve. She doesn’t recommend waiting as long as she did to pursue your dreams. Gail is interested in strong women, resilience, and the humor and hope that can help us get through difficult times. Her…

  • Octavien Courdent – To See With Fresh Eyes

    In the eyes of some, Octavien Courdent is seen as a traveler who is passionate about helping the world around him. Born in France, he spent his childhood in English-speaking countries and a year in a British boarding school in Nigeria, where he has gained a very good command of multiple languages. He is…

  • Meg Reese – Fighting The Waves of Nursing School

    TW: Drowning Just as a heads up before we continue, my guest does talk about almost drowning in the ocean, so If that is a tough topic to listen to, I will see you next episode! During a very stormy night during a campus beach retreat, Meg Reese went into the water to save…

  • Aaron Graves – A Key To Normalcy

    CW: House Fire As a heads up, my guest talks about surviving a house fire, so if that is a tough topic to listen to, see you next episode! A few years ago, Aaron was just a regular guy in his home when he heard a knock at the door.  Seven minutes later, with…