Kevin: Getting tattoos
Many of the veterans we interview are very sick. Sometimes they're even in hospice care. Those patients are often very aware that the end is near. When that's the case, it can really shape what a vete...
5 Aug 202113min
Alexis: What family's supposed to do
From sibling rivalries to birthday traditions, Alexis's story highlights the highs and lows of family life. Her story was written by a medical student, part of a growing educational trend of having fu...
29 Jul 20219min
Boone: In the blink of an eye
Life stories can move at a lot of different speeds. Sometimes, we'll get a "slow burner" - the gradual accumulation of years and relationships and jobs all add up to One Big Tale. Other times, life ch...
22 Jul 20217min
Rick: There's a quietness to it all
Rick's story takes several major turns, but one struggle he faced more than once was the struggle of being alone. There's the loneliness that comes from pain, and from being ostracized. And then there...
15 Jul 202111min
Marvin: Greetings!
Everyone we interview has served in the military. But why did they sign up? It's a question we ask often. The answer featured in this episode of our podcast is priceless.
8 Jul 202110min
Anthony: Might as well keep working
Some people search their whole life for work they love. How many of us know what we want to do before we're old enough to walk?
1 Jul 20219min
Mary: Life is a learning proposition
Do you remember the first time you saw your spouse? How did your upbringing shape how you raised your kids? Have you ever been seconds away from dying? In this episode, Mary revisits some of her life'...
24 Jun 20219min
Dale: 45 years later
This story is a good reminder of how "going off to war" isn't just a perilous situation for the combatant, but also for the family members back home.
14 Jun 20219min
