Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad

There are many approaches to managing stress, burnout, depression, and other emotional challenges, but what if healing could begin with a simple step into nature?

In this episode of Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad, Andrea Bailey shares how she combines her passion for the outdoors with her mission to help people heal. From peaceful walks in the woods and hiking trails to the calming sounds of rivers and ocean waves,Andrea has discovered a meaningful way to support others while connecting with the natural world.

Join Andrea and Shirley as they talk story about what inspired this unique approach, how nature can support emotional well-being, and the benefits of stepping away from everyday pressures to reconnect with ourselves.

Discover how the beauty of the natural world can offer a fresh perspective on healing, resilience, and personal growth. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about finding balance, embracing nature, and exploring new paths toward well-being.

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🎙️ Could Cabbage Really Change Your Life?
What if one of the most unexpected foods became the starting point for a completely different approach to health and wellness?

After being diagnosed with Graves’ disease and facing the possibility of surgery, Crystal Manuel decided to explore nutrition and a more natural approach to caring for her body. Her journey led her to discover the powerful connection between food, farming, and the way we nourish ourselves.

But Crystal’s story doesn’t stop with cabbage. 🥬 Her experience sparked a much bigger transformation, leading her and her husband—both with farming backgrounds—to embrace regenerative organic farming and explore ancient grains as healthier alternatives to the foods we commonly eat.

From a serious health challenge to a new purpose in farming and nutrition, Crystal’s story is filled with determination, discovery, and hope.

Listen to this fascinating episode of Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad and discover Crystal’s incredible journey—from Graves’ disease and cabbage to ancient grains, farming, and a whole new relationship with food.

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What if your name was a reminder of the person you were meant to become?

For Prerna Vaswani, her name means “inspiration”—and from an early age, her grandmother encouraged her to live up to that meaning: to lift others, encourage them, and inspire them to believe in themselves.

Today, Prerna is doing exactly that. 

After 20 years in the corporate world, she has learned powerful lessons about perseverance, resilience, setting goals, and continuing to move forward even when the journey becomes difficult.

Her positive spirit and dedication to inspiring others earned her the title “Inspirational Gem of India.” But rather than simply accepting the recognition, Prerna saw it as a challenge to become even more intentional about the impact she makes on others.

And now, she's asking herself a question that may resonate with many of us:

“What feeds my soul?”

Join Shirley Enebrad for a beautiful and inspiring conversation with a woman who believes in dreaming big, living with purpose, and helping others rise along the way.

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One conversation can inspire a thousand lives.

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Samuel Garza Bernstein has lived a truly fascinating and extraordinary life. In this special conversation, he shares stories of a childhood filled with both chaos and unusual freedom—experiences that taught him how to understand people and discern what they are truly made of, a valuable tool for navigating life.

At the same time, that freedom allowed Samuel to cultivate his creativity and explore his many gifts. His journey eventually led him into the worlds of theater, television production, entertainment, and writing. He has also written biographies of famous people he admired and with whom he felt a special connection.

Samuel is a remarkable guest with incredible insights, authentic stories, and a refreshing perspective on life. I found him to be a genuinely interesting person, and I believe you will truly enjoy listening to his stories.

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J.A. Fagan experienced the sudden loss of her husband, a life-changing event that deeply shaped her journey through grief. A few years later, she felt compelled to share what that journey was like through the power of storytelling.

She created a fictional story about a woman navigating grief alongside her beloved dog, Gabe. But Gabe is no ordinary rescue mutt—he can talk. 🐾❤️

This heartfelt and delightful book is a testament to the idea that grief is a journey best met with patience, self-love, and the support of a caring circle of people. Discover how J.A. Fagan transformed her personal experiences into The Gift of Gabe, a touching story that I believe is truly a love story for the ages.

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What happens when you spend years taking care of everyone else—and somewhere along the way, forget to include yourself?

For 31 years, Denise Drinkwalter dedicated her life to education, helping others learn, grow, and discover their potential. But after retirement, she came to an important realization: after years of caring for others, it was finally time to reconnect with herself.

Friends had always turned to Denise for guidance, and she had a natural gift for helping women see possibilities they couldn't always see for themselves. That gift eventually led her to a new chapter.

Today, Denise is an empowerment life coach, midlife mentor, and host of the Thrive After 45 podcast, helping women rediscover the parts of themselves that may have been lost beneath careers, family, responsibilities, and years of putting others first.

Her message is one that many women can relate to:

You don't have to reinvent yourself. Sometimes, you simply need to find your way back to who you were all along.

🎙️ Tune in to my Talk Story with Denise Drinkwalter as we talk about thriving after 45, embracing new beginnings, and discovering that your next chapter may be the one where you finally choose yourself. ✨











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What happens when a curious 14-year-old decides to better understand her own mind, emotions, and inner world?

For Priyanka Sinha, that question became the beginning of a lifelong journey of self-discovery.

A serious and deep-thinking adolescent, Priyanka challenged herself at an early age to explore her inner feelings and understand how her mind worked. That personal journey eventually led her to become the Director of Wellbeing at an agency with offices across three countries.

Drawing from her own experiences, Priyanka and her agency recognized that conscious leadership and wellbeing shouldn't be limited to corporations and adults. They saw an opportunity to begin these important conversations earlier—by helping children of all ages develop greater self-awareness, emotional understanding, and the tools to navigate life.

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What if the tiniest creatures on Earth held some of the biggest lessons about teamwork, resilience, and survival?

What began as an attempt to relieve his allergies turned into a lifelong mission for Whitaker Grannis. Fourteen years after taking up beekeeping, he now serves as President of the Cumberland County Beekeepers Association in North Carolina, dedicating his life to protecting one of nature's most extraordinary species.

In this fascinating episode of Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad, Whitaker takes us inside the hidden world of honeybees—revealing how they communicate, work together with incredible precision, and play a vital role in sustaining our food supply and ecosystems.

You'll also discover the growing challenges bees face today, from invasive hornets and pesticides to habitat loss and widespread misconceptions. More importantly, you'll learn why protecting bees isn't just about saving insects—it's about safeguarding our future.

🐝 Prepare to see bees in a whole new light.

🎧 Listen now and discover why the survival of these remarkable pollinators matters to every one of us.

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What happens when laughter becomes a lifeline?

In this heartfelt episode of Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad, comedian and author Trey Toler shares his extraordinary journey of resilience. Growing up in the South, Trey hid his gender identity while carrying the weight of family expectations and caring for his chronically ill mother during his childhood.

Despite unimaginable challenges, Trey found strength through humor, proving that laughter can be a powerful path to healing. He discusses his memoir, Good Damage: Tragedy, Lightly Polished with a Side of Optimism, and how embracing life's hardships with courage, honesty, and dark humor helped him create a meaningful life.

This inspiring conversation is a reminder that even life's deepest wounds can become a source of strength, hope, and purpose.

🎧 Tune in for a moving story of resilience, healing, and finding light through life's darkest moments.

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What would you do if you came home and found a dangerous stranger waiting inside?

That terrifying moment became a reality for Teri Perse. Face-to-face with a man who towered over her, escape seemed impossible.But just when all hope appeared lost, an unlikely hero emerged from the shadows.

Weighing only six pounds, Mouse proved that courage isn't measured by size. In an astonishing act of loyalty and bravery, this tiny companion did the unthinkable to protect the person she loved.

This unforgettable episode is a powerful reminder that heroes can come in the smallest packages. Filled with suspense, emotion, and an incredible true story of survival, this is one podcast you won't want to miss.

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