Life Stories Podcast

From Burnout to Purpose with Valerie Jones

In this episode of Life Stories, I sit down with Valerie Jones, a Christian life and leadership coach, podcast host, and founder of The Purpose Project. Valerie opens up about the season in her life when burnout, overthinking, grief, and pressure nearly caused her to walk away from leadership, ministry, and even her sense of purpose. What looked strong and successful on the outside was hiding exhaustion and emotional struggle underneath, and Valerie shares honestly about what it took to rebuild her faith, identity, and courage. Together, we talk about the connection between faith, emotional health, and spiritual growth, and why so many women silently struggle while continuing to show up for everyone else. Valerie explains how The Purpose Project was born out of her own difficult season and how she now helps women move from overwhelm and overthinking into clarity, confidence, and purpose. This conversation is full of encouragement, honesty, and practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure of what comes next. To find out more about The Purpose Project, visit https://www.thepurposeproject.us/ 3 ways to support Life Stories: *Like and share this episode! *Subscribe to this channel! *Buy me a virtual coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/lifestoriespodcast Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

Rick Hill on Healing, Hope, and Living Prescription-Free at 75

For more than 50 years, Rick Hill has lived what many doctors once believed was impossible. Diagnosed at just 24 years old with Stage 3 Embryonal Cell Carcinoma and given little hope of survival, Rick made the controversial decision to walk away from chemotherapy and radiation and pursue an alternative path focused on nutrition, enzymes, B17, detoxification, and lifestyle changes. Today, at 75 years old, he remains cancer-free and prescription-free. In this powerful episode, Rick shares the emotional story of receiving a terminal diagnosis, the moment a pastor encouraged him to seek treatment at Oasis of Hope Hospital, and how that decision changed the course of his life forever. He discusses the importance of immune health, the role of mindset in healing, and why he believes our bodies are designed by God to heal when given the right support. Rick also opens up about discipline, nutrition, organic living, emotional health, and the importance of hope. Whether listeners agree with every perspective or are simply curious about alternative approaches to wellness, this conversation challenges people to think deeply about health, healing, and the choices we make every day. To receive the free ebook, World Without Cancer, visit www.b17works.com 3 ways to support Life Stories: *Like and share this episode! *Subscribe to this channel! *Buy me a virtual coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/lifestoriespodcast Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

Smart Kids, Reading Struggles, and Real Answers with Dr. Rebecca Troy

What if your child is incredibly smart but still struggles to read? In this episode, I sit down with dyslexia expert Dr. Rebecca Troy to talk about the real challenges families face when children struggle with reading, spelling, and language processing. Rebecca shares how dyslexia has impacted her own life, from growing up in a dyslexic family to raising dyslexic children herself and explains why so many struggling readers are often misunderstood. We talk about early warning signs of dyslexia, how the dyslexic brain processes language differently, and why traditional classroom settings can sometimes leave these children behind. Rebecca also explains neuroplasticity in simple terms and shares how families can help retrain the brain through practical strategies used right at home. This conversation is filled with encouragement for overwhelmed parents who feel lost trying to navigate diagnoses, tutoring, school systems, and daily frustrations. Rebecca shares a powerful success story of a young boy who went from struggling tremendously to thriving in just a few months, reminding parents that labels do not define a child’s future. If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, homeschool family, or someone who loves a child with learning differences, this episode will leave you feeling hopeful, informed, and empowered. To connect with Dr. Rebecca Troy, visit https://drrebeccatroy.com/ 3 ways to support Life Stories:*Like and share this episode! *Subscribe to this channel! *Buy me a virtual coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/lifestoriespodcast Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

When Wildfire Becomes Personal with Nicholai Allen

Today’s guest is wildland firefighter and SAFE SOSS® founder Nicholai Allen. After the 2018 Woolsey Fire impacted his own family, Nicholai became passionate about helping homeowners better protect their homes from wildfires—especially from the wind-driven embers that destroy most homes during wildfire events. In this episode, Nicholai shares what it’s really like on the fireline, the emotional impact of watching communities threatened by wildfire, and why preparation before fire season matters so much. He explains simple and affordable ways homeowners can create defensible space, protect vulnerable areas of their homes, and prepare their families before an evacuation ever becomes necessary. We also talk about the creation of the SAFE SOSS® Block • Seal • Defend system, now available through Lowe’s, and how these tools are helping families take practical steps toward wildfire safety. This conversation is eye-opening, educational, and full of helpful information every homeowner should hear. To find out more about Safe SOSS visit https://www.safesoss.com 3 ways to support Life Stories: *Like and share this episode! *Subscribe to this channel! *Buy me a virtual coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/lifestoriespodcast Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

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