On today’s episode, we hear from Valerie, a mobile dog groomer; Bethany, recovering from major surgery; Maritsa, a grocery store manager; and Jessica, who lost her home in the tornadoes that swept through Tennessee at the end of March. To share your story—and potentially be featured on an upcoming episode—leave us a voicemail at 909-713-8995.

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A motivational speaker gives herself — and us — permission to “rage on the page.”

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An independent bookseller is blown away by the outpouring of support from her customers — and is hosting virtual events that are larger than ever.

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A food writer and cookbook author can’t sell her husband or daughter on her favorite comfort dish: soupy cabbage with cheese.

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A bioethicist predicts we’ll all emerge from this with a newfound appreciation of our offscreen connections.

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On today’s episode, we hear from a caller sheltering in place with her 94-year-old mother; Amanda, who just lost her partner to breast cancer; and Melinda, who gave birth to her second child last month. To share your story—and potentially be featured on an upcoming episode—leave us a voicemail at 909-713-8995.

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A college sophomore, back under his parents’ roof after his semester abroad is cut short, celebrates his 21st birthday in quarantine

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A nurse in NYC is haunted by the fact that her COVID patients have to suffer without loved ones by their side.

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A comedian contemplates his overgrown beard, his overgrown backyard, and what happens when we all take a break from keeping up appearances.  

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A novelist and essayist living with late-stage Lyme and schizoaffective disorder opens up about Twitter, trauma, and trying to make art in the face of both her chronic illness and the troubling reality we now find ourselves in.

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