Friday, September 25, 2026

Episode 326: Emma Schroeder

 

            Emma Schroeder is a few months out from her 21st birthday but she has already been married for almost two years and has a five-month-old daughter. Emma sat down with me to talk about her journey as a young wife and mom. 

            Please enjoy the 326th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Emma Schroeder. Emma, it was a gift to talk with you! Thank you for coming on the show and sharing your story with me. 

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Episode 325: Susie Singer Carter

 

            Award-winning filmmaker, Susie Singer Carter, cofounded the nonprofit, ⁠ROAR 4 LTC⁠, which seeks to expose and end elderly abuse within long-term care facilities. Susie sat down with me to share her mother's own painful experience, the dangers of when care becomes a corporation, and ROAR's first ever national walk advocating for reform. 

            Please enjoy the 325th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Susie Singer Carter. Susie, I am so grateful for the work you are doing to bring awareness to such darkness. Thank you for being on the show!

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Friday, September 18, 2026

Episode 324: Margaux Sauvé

 

            Margaux Sauvé is the vocalist for the music group, Ghostly Kisses, named after one of the lines in William Faulkner’s short poem "Une ballade des dames perdues." Margaux sat down with me to talk about her creative process, how Ghostly Kisses came to be, and the desire for love and acceptance in her own life.

            Please enjoy the 324th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Margaux Sauvé. Margaux, thank you for talking with me about your musical journey and your heart for open and real relationships on and off the stage. 

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Episode 323: Kit Wallis

 

            Kit Wallis lives with schizoaffective disorder. She sat down with me to talk about what her life looks like, her medication journey, and the radical acceptance of limitations and new dreams.

            Please enjoy the 323rd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Kit Wallis. Kit, thank you for our conversation. It was a gift for me to cross paths with you and to find a fellow stuffies lover. 

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