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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Friday, May 29, 2026

Episode 293: Jennifer Goff

 

            ⁠Jennifer Goff started "Skip The Line" the day she spent three hours soliciting her services as a stand-in for those waiting in line at a Game of Thrones pop-up bar in D.C. I sat down with her to talk about how she made a job out of waiting.

            Please enjoy the 293rd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Jennifer Goff. Jennifer, thank you for taking the time to talk with me about such a fascinating business venture. 

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Episode 292: Madison Furgeson

 

            ⁠Madison Furgeson has been struggling with infertility for nine years. She has experienced numerous miscarriages, but she still believes that one day she will be a mom, even if it looks different than she first expected.

            Please enjoy the 292nd episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Madison Furgeson. Madison, thank you for sharing your infertility journey with vulnerability to so many. It is such an encouragement, and I am honored to be your first podcast interview! 

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