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[Recorded: Thursday, April 4, 2024] Kim Spitzmiller (62) from Charlottesville, VA and Samuel Orlando (22) from Charlottesville, VA spent a lot of time discussing the influential people in their lives and how they've learned from others and life experiences. They...

An interview I’ll remember forever. During this interview with my mother I learned so much about her struggles but most importantly about how strong she is to have overcome such challenging moments.

One Small Step conversation partners Cindy Fortune (62) and Lucia Glynn (62) find differences and commonalities over politics, education funding, religion and news sources. They share stories of difficult experiences and the choices they made that brought them to where...

David Burley (54) talked with one of his students, Ethan Bodden (21) about the effect that his illness has had on his life.

One Small Step conversation partners Erik Hayes (55) and Marty Martin (70) discuss their earliest political memories, their passion for making the world a better place, and why commonalities are more important than differences.

my name is Jaylynn Allen I’m interviewing with my sister Gracie Allen who has a heart condition and will talk about the impacts it has had on her life.

One Small Step conversation partners Sara Tickel (41) and and Robert A. "Bob" Tuttle (76) talk about drug and alcohol addiction as well as gender and identity issues relating to labels and stereotypes.

May Moe Tun (22) interviews her friend and colleague, Toya Williams (49), about her relationship with cooking, something she learned from her mother growing up. Toya also describes her journey navigating health and disability while reflecting on the importance of...

One Small Step partners Mike Boehrer (53) and Philip Sikora (69) spend an hour discussing their personal political evolutions, law enforcement, and fatherhood in the context of retirement. Note: This interview contains mention of rape.

Raiah Sanders (24) recites a poem she wrote to her future nurses and care team.

Interview of my husband, Brian James Keeley, 49 years old, where we discuss his life before and after his aortic aneurysm.

My mother (Julie Schramm, 47) and I (Genevieve Schramm, 16) talk about the time I got the Swine Flu when I was just four years old.

Husband and wife Jesus Jaramillo (46) and Maria Jaramillo (45) interview each other about difficult memories from growing up, their journeys struggling with depression, and the love they have for each other. Stories of abuse, rape, and suicidality are shared...

In this interview, I talked to Kathlyne Cook. Their family has an extended history of mental illness, and them, along with their two siblings, are no exception.

When developing a podcast to educate, bring awareness, and share a story that would benefit children and families, I could not help but draw from past experiences.

Mikee naegele is an 18 year old student from Omaha Nebraska who interviews Stella Ehrhart (19) about her experiences dealing with chronic illness. As well talking about how it put into focus her life and spirituality.

Robert Markwardt (29) interviewed his mother, Susan Ann Markwardt (71), about attending Woodstock.

Billie talks about her depression. She has dealt with anorexia, substance abuse, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and her recovery process.

Doug Raper (72) shares a conversation with his daughter Kristin Jackson (41) about his work in radio, the nonprofit he founded, his children and grandchildren, and how he would like to be remembered.

Susan Laflamme (70) interviews her spouse Richard Laflamme (70) with a main focus on his early childhood and his military service in Iraq.

Amt Interview includes me Shelby Bennett and my mom Crystal Bennett. We discussed her opinions on her parents affect on her development.

Aaron gets hospitalized and talks about his experience during and after he was hospitalized.

Our conversation centered on my transformation from two-time college dropout plagued with depression and suicide ideation to college graduate in my mid-40s and eventually a Ph.D. from the Missouri School of Journalism. Dr. Ross’ encouragement and influence paved the way...

Rachana talks to her father about fleeing a city infected with a deadly disease and what he did, felt, and took away from the experience

Colleagues Michelle "Micki" Lane (51) and Barbara Brown-Johnson (70) interview one another about their time and experiences at The Child Advocacy Center.