Before Heather’s mom and my dad passed, I was really scared of death. I’d never been in a room with a body after death before, but now I’ve seen it up close with two people I love. And it was sad and horrible but it was also really peaceful and hopeful.

Even though we’re all going to die, our current culture avoids thinking about mortality.

It feels like I’ve been surrounded by death lately, and I feel like we need to talk about it. Sarah joins us on this episode to talk about mortality and what it looks like to be living with a life-ending disease. 

Sarah talks about parenting with cancer, how her diagnosis has changed her and her family’s perspective on life and death. 

Class is in session. Let’s get curious!

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My dad passed away last week, so don’t mind my tears. Every day I'm learning more about what it means to grieve, and so far I've learned that it's grueling and exhausting.

My dad has influenced every part of my being, and that fact doesn’t escape this podcast series. I hear him in the questions I ask; I see him in the way I approach the world.

I know my dad would want me to continue to help people become better humans and become more other-focused. And today’s conversation is going to do just that! 

My new friend Valerie is going to absolutely transform your idea of what a food pantry is and what it means to really be a neighbor. Valerie teaches us about taking risks, being okay with questions, and boldly treating others with dignity.

Class is in session. Let’s get curious!

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Welcome to Human School!

In this episode, I'm sitting down with my new friend Ann, who generously shares her incredible story with us. Ann was a Donut Dolly in the Vietnam War, which was a Red Cross position that sought to bring a shining example of womanhood to the GIs. She shares about her experience before, during, and after the war. I guarantee you'll gain a new appreciation for the unsung women who served in this sliver of history.

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What if I told you that the most extraordinary people you'll ever meet aren't celebrities? They're the people you pass on the street–the ones you wouldn't think twice about: a donut dolly who handed out joy in the middle of the Vietnam War; a political fixer who operates in the shadows of power; an ethical hacker who protects people from digital destruction. These are everyday humans living extraordinary stories.

So, every week I'm sitting down with people who see the world through a different lens than I do–not to debate, but to listen. And I want you to come with me, because the world doesn't need more opinions, it needs more understanding.

So, let's get curious.

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My family has been hit by wave after wave after wave of blows these last few weeks. Heather’s grandma Nani lost her home in the California wildfires, and then Heather’s mom Bridgette passed away last week. If I had to describe this season with one word, it’d be unrelenting. 

As we were reminiscing about these lives, I found this conversation between Heather and Nani from 11 years ago. 

In the living room of the home that just burned down, 11 years ago, Nani shares the story of her life. 

I’m so excited for you to dive into this story.

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I may be biased, but this is one of my favorite stories (and guests) EVER. 

Okay, I’m totally biased, but her story will help you get curious about people who are living with chronic conditions and what happens when you pray for something for decades and don’t see a result.

My daughter is one of the strongest people I know, and she is wise beyond her years. And I think a lot of you will be able to identify as someone going through a chronic condition or knowing someone who is. 

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We’re continuing the story from the last episode, but this time we get to hear from Lee Ann’s husband D! D grew up Amish, and is no longer Amish, but so much of who he is has been shaped by his history and community.

D is honest, loyal, hardworking, and a dear friend of mine. I can’t wait for you to join me around the dinner table and enjoy this conversation.

This is such a beautiful peek into D and Lee Ann’s life, full of insight and laughter.

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2025 is here, and I’m READY. I’ve got some new stuff in the works, and I’m so excited to share it all with you. 

One of the new things is this podcast! I’m setting out to tell your jaw-dropping stories. If you have one to tell, fill out the form below! 

This week’s story is a rerun, but it’s worth retelling. Lee Ann is a good friend of mine and the person who actually connected me with the Amish community in my book Reconnected!! This is her story of falling in love with an Amish man. (Plot twist: Lee Ann isn’t Amish… )

You’re gonna LOVE this.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! How is it already 2025?!!

This year on the podcast, I want to focus more on people’s stories. I want to BREW curiosity. And I’m starting with an oldie but a goodie.

I know many of you love my mom and my dad. And as you probably know, my dad has dementia, and I moved my parents into the house across the street from mine last year so I could see them more and help out.

This episode contains a very special interview, and a story I think you’re all curious about. This is the last fully recorded conversation I had with my father before he wasn’t able to have conversations like this anymore. 

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This is IT. The last podcast of 2024. WHAT!!

This episode has it all. I recount a Christmas tragedy. I dissect the difference between happiness and joy. (Hint: Joy isn’t a feeling; happiness is.) And I get into a tangent about the humanity of Jesus. HAHA. 

How can we find joy in a world that feels like it wants to suck the joy out of everything? (I mean, have you been to the mall lately?? 😅) Joy comes from knowing who you are, what you believe in, and what truly matters. 

Let’s end this year joyfully!

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