Life Stories Podcast with Shara Goswick: Real People. Inspiring Stories. Making a Difference.

Shara Goswick
  • 5.0 (24)
  • Documentary
  • Updated Weekly

Sharing Stories. Inspiring Hope. Building Connections. I’m Shara Goswick, host of the Life Stories podcast, where I sit down with people from all over the world who are helping others in unique and powerful ways. My mission is simple: to remind people that there is still good in the world. Through Life Stories, I highlight nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and everyday people who are making a difference. Each conversation is an opportunity to shine a light on kindness, resilience, creativity, and faith.

  1. 1d ago

    When Blending a Family Means Remodeling, Not Starting Over with Amy Evans

    What does it really take to build a strong blended family when everyone comes into the relationship with their own history, traditions, parenting styles, and challenges? Amy shares the honest story of blending her family with her husband Chris, including the trial and error of bringing their children together, learning how to parent as a team, and creating a home where every child felt like they belonged. Amy also opens up about some of the hardest seasons her family faced, including multiple battles with cancer, grief, and the challenges that came with parenting through difficult circumstances. She shares why being transparent with children, giving yourself grace, surrounding yourself with people who have walked the road before you, and maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship can make such a difference. Most of all, Amy offers encouragement to never give up on your family and to keep the door open, even when relationships become difficult. To connect with Amy, visit https://shorturl.at/0xW6K #lifestoriespodcast #peoplehelpingpeople #podmatch #marriage #blendedfamily #parenting #grace #encouragement #podcast #traditional Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  2. 4d ago

    Caregiving Without the Crisis: What Families Need to Know with Nicole Hilgenkamp

    What do you need to know before you suddenly find yourself caring for an aging parent? Nicole Hilgenkamp, founder of Your Parents Keeper, shares practical advice for preparing before a crisis happens. We talk about the importance of getting important documents in order, understanding the different stages of caregiving, preventing falls, and building a caregiving team. Nicole also shares some of the regrets she has from caring for her own mother, including things she wishes she had known about dementia, home safety, and available resources. She explains the differences between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, along with a few things families should know about Medicare. To find out more about this incredible program, visit https://yourparentskeeper.com/ Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  3. Oct 8

    From Stuck to Moving Forward: The IDEAL Approach with Blake Baumann and Pickens Calhoun

    What if the young adult you think is stuck or unmotivated is actually dealing with anxiety, overwhelm, or a lack of the right support? Returning guests Blake Baumann and Pickens Calhoun join me to talk about the evolution of their work at Ideal Minds, where they help neurodivergent young adults build independence, confidence, executive-function skills, and direction. We also talk about their expanded work with parents, why communication matters, how parents can move from rescuing to guiding, and new ways technology can reduce some of the challenges neurodivergent young adults face in the workplace. Find out more at idealmindscoaching.com. #podcast #lifestoriespodcast #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #neurodivergent #books #neurodivergence #executivefunction #lifeskills #parenting #coaching Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  4. Oct 5

    Planting Seeds and Pursuing Possibilities with Kirk McCarley

    What if you’re not too old to start something new? After 35 years in Human Resources, Kirk McCarley became a career and life coach, helping people consider new possibilities and take steps toward what they want to do. We also talk about his work with ESPN, teaching Spinning, and the lessons he has learned from pursuing such different interests. Kirk also shares about his book, Thoughts for My Kids...and Other People’s Kids, and why he believes age brings something valuable: experience and wisdom. His message is a reminder that it’s never too late to try something new or discover what you were made for. To connect with Kirk, visit https://theseedsowercoach.com/ Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  5. Oct 1

    A Few Life Updates, Podcast News & A Personal Project

    In this solo episode, Shara shares a few personal and podcast updates, including the book she’s reading that is challenging her as a mom of an adult son with autism. She also talks about the changes she’s making to her podcast booking process, a new autism-related project she’s working on, and upcoming milestones: four years of podcasting and her 300th episode.Shara also reflects on learning to trust what she has to offer and reminds us that something that may seem small to us could be exactly what someone else needs. Whether it’s sharing an experience, sending an encouraging message, or simply taking the next step, you never know the difference you might make in someone else’s life.Thanks for listening!Links mentioned:Buy Me A Coffee: https://shorturl.at/w2VCKMy interview on Coincidence or God: https://shorturl.at/9fZRIWant to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  6. Sep 28

    Helping Dogs by Helping Their People: Darin O. Saw-Bellisario, founder of Good Owner's Guide to Dogs

    What if being a good dog owner starts with learning to see the world through your dog’s eyes? Darin O. Saw-Bellisario, Ph.D., creator of the Good Owners Guide to Dogs, joins me to talk about why he left a successful career in science and management consulting to help dog parents find reliable information. We also talk about the information chaos online, understanding individual dogs and why he created dogGPT to make trustworthy guidance easier to access. Find out more about Good Owners Guide to Dogs here: https://www.goodowners.guide/https://doggpt.com/hello@goodowners.dog

  7. Sep 24

    Boundaries, Culture, and Family: Finding Unity in Marriage

    What happens when two people love each other but come from very different cultural and family backgrounds?What happens when two people love each other but come from very different cultural and family backgrounds?In this episode, Pesa and Whitney Shayo share their experience of building a marriage across cultures: Pesa is from Kenya and Whitney is from Kansas. After 22 years of marriage and raising four daughters, they’ve learned firsthand how differences in traditions, family expectations, communication, and even money can create unexpected challenges.Pesa and Whitney share practical advice for couples, including questions to ask before marriage, the importance of staying curious about each other’s backgrounds, and why something that looks like a disagreement about money or parenting may actually be rooted in something much deeper.To find out more about Live Your Best Marriage and to take their free quiz, visit https://liveyourbestmarriage.com/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

  8. Sep 21

    From Survivor to Advocate: Lea's Story

    :::In this episode we discuss the dangers of human trafficking and there is mention of sexual abuse. If you are someone you know feels they are in a possible trafficking situation, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 and https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en:::In today's episode, Lea Marie shares her powerful story of surviving human trafficking and explains why she is now passionate about educating others. She talks about how vulnerability, the desire to feel loved and accepted, and connections made online can create opportunities for traffickers to manipulate and control someone.Lea also explains why victims don't always recognize that they are being trafficked, the warning signs parents and others should know, and why human trafficking can happen to people from all kinds of backgrounds. She shares how she eventually got help, what happened after she escaped, and why the aftermath can be one of the most difficult parts of survival.Today, Lea uses her experience to raise awareness, connect survivors with resources, and encourage parents, teenagers, and others to learn the warning signs. Most importantly, she wants survivors to know they don't have to be the "perfect victim" to deserve help and that their worst experience does not have to become their entire identity.You can find out more about Lea's story and connect with her here:https://leamarieadvocacy.github.io/Lea-Marie.HT-awareness/https://www.tiktok.com/@_mariehawk_?_r=1&_t=ZT-99oYzwKFrEDWant 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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Sharing Stories. Inspiring Hope. Building Connections. I’m Shara Goswick, host of the Life Stories podcast, where I sit down with people from all over the world who are helping others in unique and powerful ways. My mission is simple: to remind people that there is still good in the world. Through Life Stories, I highlight nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and everyday people who are making a difference. Each conversation is an opportunity to shine a light on kindness, resilience, creativity, and faith.

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