Samantha Hodge-Williams' Story

All through the month of October, we’re bringing you some of the stories that have deeply resonated with us over the past five years. This week: Four years after his mother's death, Brad returned to the Manhattan diner where he'd last seen her and found unexpected comfort in a gr ...  Show more

All through the month of October, we’re bringing you some of the stories that have deeply resonated with us over the past five years. This week: A few years ago, Eric's husband Dennis was diagnosed with lung cancer. Several weeks before he died, they met a nurse who offered a com ...  Show more

Sanaa is on her train ride home when an angry man begins threatening her. Before he gets too close, a stranger intervenes. 

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In a special edition of Mental Health Monday, Samantha opens up about her mental health, ways to be mindful, and how to support marginalized communities that need it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

We got to chat with Dr. Elvis Francois, an orthopedic surgery resident at Mayo Clinic about the video of him singing going viral. We had a conversation with a women Kathleen who wanted to let the world know to ,STAY HOME! Our listener Sam called to talk about being in quaranti ...

In this conversation, Sam Smith explores themes of authenticity, communication, and personal growth. She shares her journey of overcoming perfectionism, navigating family dynamics, and finding her voice in a world that often discourages self-expression. Through personal anecdotes ...  Show more