What happens when the best teachers are the ones walking through grief themselves? In this deeply moving episode, our guest shares how being a young widow led her to social work school—and ultimately, to leading a support group of widows as part of her internship. What she discovered was profound:…
Sometimes, the most powerful ideas aren’t taught—they’re born out of necessity and heart. In this inspiring episode, we explore how one woman followed her intuition to create a groundbreaking bereavement program—despite having no formal training or guidebook. With zero courses on grief support in her social work education, she tapped…
Are you playing it safe or rolling the dice? In this energizing episode, we unpack the truth about how so many women get stuck in the same routines, same meals, same people—and then wonder why life feels like it’s passing them by. Our host shares a candid conversation from a…
What was it like to grow up during one of the most pivotal times in history? In this deeply personal episode, our guest reflects on being just 10 years old when Pearl Harbor was bombed—and how that moment, and the wartime years that followed, shaped her character for life. From…
Is happiness truly possible after tragic loss? In this heartfelt episode, we explore the truth that love—and even joy—can return after heartbreak. Our guest shares powerful insight about the human capacity to love again, reminding us that just as we can love more than one child, we can love more…
What happens when life lessons are shared in a way that feels like a conversation between generations? In this inspiring episode, we explore the heart behind My Mother Always Says, a short, powerful book filled with personal stories and practical wisdom. Co-authors Gwen and Amy share how their unique structure—storytelling…
What does it mean to truly accept people for who they are—flaws, history, and all? In this reflective and deeply personal episode, we explore how radical acceptance can become a path to healing. From imperfect parents to complicated childhoods, our guest shares how understanding someone’s backstory can unlock compassion and…
What happens when you refuse to let fear call the shots? In this bold and inspiring episode, our guest shares how she stared down isolation during COVID—not by hiding, but by choosing joy, connection, and a good game of bridge. With sharp wit and no-nonsense wisdom, she reflects on aging…
What happens when life lessons span three generations of strong, resilient women? In this touching episode, we explore the legacy of wisdom passed down from a 93-year-old powerhouse mother to her daughter—and now to her granddaughter. These aren’t just clichés or “don’t forget your lipstick” sayings. They’re mantras for survival,…
how grief, while lifelong, can be transformed into something meaningful. Our guest reflects on the power of taking action—even small steps—as a way to move through loss rather than stay frozen in it. We discuss the truth that you never “get over” the death of someone significant—you learn to carry…
What do you say to someone in the thick of it—grieving, but also managing the exhausting logistics of loss? In this poignant episode, we explore the often-overlooked reality of how clinical and businesslike death can become: signatures, DNRs, property, and paperwork—all while your heart is breaking. Our guest offers honest…
What happens when the greatest gift your parents give you isn’t protection—but independence? In this insightful episode, our guest reflects on how being taught to "swim alone" and "walk alone" became a powerful foundation for adulthood. Through self-parenting and emotional resilience, she learned how to navigate life on her own…
What does it look like to face the unimaginable with unshakable optimism? In this powerful episode, our guest shares how she responded to her husband's terminal diagnosis not with despair—but with strength, clarity, and hope. Despite being told he had only months to live, she chose to focus on what…
What do you do when you can’t save someone you love? In this deeply moving episode, we explore the power of perspective, purpose, and compassion in the face of inevitable loss. Our guest shares how she transformed heartbreak into healing by focusing not on preventing death—but on giving her husband…
A 93-year-old powerhouse and her equally remarkable daughter share wisdom gleaned from lives spanning Depression-era hardship, wartime childhood, personal loss, and professional reinvention in this captivating Mother's Day conversation. Meet Gwen Borden and Amy Goober, co-authors of "My Mother Always Says: 25 Lessons for Finding the Silver Lining"—women whose combined…
What happens when people try to keep you in a version of yourself you’ve already outgrown? In this deeply honest episode, our guest shares her powerful journey of personal growth, recovery, and the hard-won truth that you are not who others say you are. After years of counseling, healing, and…
What does healing look like when you're trying to rebuild a life from scratch? In this episode, Autumn Starr Canterbury shares the remarkable chapter of her life when, at just 16 years old, she began working in a nursing home—finding unexpected love and acceptance from the elderly residents who became…
What happens when the person who’s supposed to protect you... leaves you behind—twice? In this unforgettable episode, Autumn Starr Canterbury shares the heartbreaking moment her father told her he was taking her “somewhere to get help,” only to drive her hours away to a homeless shelter in Albuquerque—and leave her…
What happens when childhood is shattered in an instant? In this deeply emotional episode, Autumn Starr Canterbury shares the life-altering moment that changed everything: witnessing her mother’s fatal fall from a horse at just ten years old. That moment crushed more than just her mother’s skull—it ended the innocence, joy,…
What does survival look like when even your basic humanity is stripped away? In this raw and heartbreaking episode, Autumn Starr Canterbury recounts one of the darkest periods of her life—when she was accused of lying, violently punished, and subjected to extreme isolation. After being called a liar, the abuse…
What happens when everything is ripped away—and you're forced to fight for what matters most? In this powerful episode, Autumn Starr Canterbury shares the harrowing chapter of her life when she was falsely labeled an unfit mother, kicked off her farm, left homeless, and stripped of everything she had—her home,…
The resilient spirit refuses to be broken—and Autumn Starr Canterbury proves it in ways that will leave you breathless. In this powerful episode, Autumn shares her remarkable journey from being abandoned at a homeless shelter and traded for a horse to building an unbreakable life of purpose. Growing up isolated…
What happens when a ranch-raised girl is dropped into the streets of survival? In this gripping episode, Autumn Starr Canterbury shares the brutal truth of being placed in a homeless shelter for troubled youth in Albuquerque. Having grown up around horses, wide-open spaces, and a rural sense of peace, Autumn…
Is love something you earn — or is it something you deserve unconditionally? In this heartfelt episode, Autumn Starr Canterbury opens up about the powerful lessons she learned growing up working horses with her father. She shares how her childhood experiences planted the belief that love was conditional — something…
