Friday, June 12, 2026

Episode 297: Gaeya

 

            ⁠Gaeya is a Swedish artist with a passion to bring inner awareness and healing to others through her raw approach to music. Gaeya sat down with me to talk about her upcoming EP, "Growth," her faith in nature and her quest for hope.

            Please enjoy the 297th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Gaeya. Gaeya, thank you for sharing your worldview with me as well as your heart behind "Growth." 

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Episode 296: Karli Karandos

 

            ⁠Karli Karandos is currently writing a memoir about her experience living with and then grieving the passing of a dysfunctional mother whose cause of death is still a mystery. It was just always complicated.

            Please enjoy the 296th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Karli Karandos. Karli, thank you for sharing such a hard part of your life story with me. I'm grateful for your courage. 

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Friday, June 5, 2026

Episode 295: Casuarina Smith

 

            ⁠Casuarina Smith hales from Australia with a love for the open road and scenic landscapes. Casuarina sat down with me to talk about the why behind her passion and what it's like driving behind the big wheel.

            Please enjoy the 295th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Casuarina Smith. Casuarina, thank you for talking to me about your life and love of the road. 

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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Episode 294: Stephanie Packer

 

Living with chronic illness

            ⁠Stephanie Packer was diagnosed with a terminal illness at 29 and given three years to live. Stephanie is now in her forties. She sat down with me to talk about the physical and emotional pain she endures, the medical horrors she has faced, and her thoughts on assisted suicide. If you would like to see the video Stephanie mentions, it is posted on my Instagram alongside this episode.

            Please enjoy the 294th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Stephanie Packer. Stephanie, thank you for sharing your story with me. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity. 

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