Life Stories Podcast

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.

Life Stories Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Shara Goswick, with 271 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Shara Goswick hosts Life Stories Podcast, a society show with 271 episodes published.

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

  Sep 28, 202623 min

  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

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  Boundaries, Culture, and Family: Finding Unity in Marriage

  Sep 24, 202619 min

  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

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  From Survivor to Advocate: Lea's Story

  Sep 21, 202624 min

  :::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-99oYzwKFrED 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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  Make a Living With Sound with Michael Flannery

  Sep 17, 202625 min

  In this episode, I’m talking with Michael Flannery, a musician, sound designer, professor, and author whose career has taken him from a college dorm-room recording studio to a major-label record deal and opening for Outkast on their Stankonia tour. Michael shares what happened when a song he recorded in his dorm room unexpectedly became a hit, what it was like performing for thousands of people, and how he rebuilt his career after his band was dropped by the label. We also talk about his journey into teaching, what he’s learned from his students, why anyone can write a song, and how letting go of our inhibitions can help us become more creative. Michael explains the science behind why our recorded voices sound so different to us and shares his thoughts on AI-generated music and what it could mean for the future of creativity. He also talks about his upcoming book, The Practice of Songwriting, and why developing a creative practice is something anyone can do. To find out more about Michael's work and to order his book, visit https://www.thepracticeofsongwriting.com/ 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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  Beyond the Paycheck: Finding a Career That Fits with Mike Wysocki

  Sep 14, 202630 min

  In this episode, I talk with Mike Wysocki about career readiness and helping students make informed decisions about their future. Mike shares what he learned after spending 30 years in tech sales, why he believes students shouldn’t simply choose a career based on money or someone else’s advice, and practical ways they can explore different careers before committing. We also talk about networking, job shadowing, trades, entrepreneurship, and the importance of knowing that there are many paths to a successful career. To connect with Mike and to order his book, visit https://careersbythepeople.com/ 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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