StoryCorps Interviews

Podcasts from the Pasture-Equine Assisted Therapy: A magical place of hoof to heart connections.

Driving down Highway 109 in Wildwood near Old State Road you will be delighted to see two herds of horses that live on the ranch that is Equine Assisted Therapy. EAT also has therapeutic horses at Longview Farm at Clayton and Mason. Their mission is simple: create life-enriching horsemanship experiences that uplift and empower participants to enhance their well-being. It is both hoof to heart and heart to hoof work. Listen here to our StoryCorps interview: https://archive.st

Jul 92 min read

Inspiring Women and Vibrant Aging: Phyllis Ring and Beth Eves

In May I had the opportunity to sit down with Phyllis Ring and Beth Eves to talk about vibrant aging. It was a fun conversation filled with laughter, inspiration, and ideas. If you want to continue to age well, maintain your independence and laugh, listen to our StoryCorps interview here: https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/inspiring-women-vibrant-aging/ What I find the most inspiring is that Phyllis and Beth are happiest when they are working out in really hard class

Jun 266 min read

Christina Rustenhaven: Champ Assistance Dog Trainer

In the midst of puppy chaos, working with intention, respect, leadership, and trust Christina Rustenhaven remains calm. Because of Christina’s patience and kindness, clients, family, co-workers, and volunteers respond to her work in a positive way. Including the puppies and dogs she’s responsible for training. She is a puppy whisperer changing lives one paw print at a time. Listen to our StoryCorps interview here: Champ Assistance Dog Trainer: Christina Rustenhaven – StoryCor

Apr 203 min read

Katie Leemon: Champ Assistance Dog Trainer

Katie’s broad smile proceeds her into the room. Her calming presence with puppies, dogs and humans is immediately noticeable. I met (or rather observed) Katie at a puppy raiser training class in December. I watched as she handled, managed, and inspired puppies and humans all at the same time while remaining completely relaxed. Listen to our StoryCorps interview here: Champ Assistance Dog Trainer: Katie Leemon – StoryCorps Archive In training classes and when working with pupp

Apr 204 min read

Dr. Maddie Roberts: Chiropractor and Wise Woman

In October after returning home from a 21-day trip that was more stressful than I realized I ended up in Dr. Maddie and Dr. Mike’s chairs at Lifetime for soft-tissue demos that began releasing the tension I was carrying in my shoulders. In addition, I arrived home to a deadline that was moved up to October 31 st from December 31 st . Needless to say, Dr. Maddie and Dr. Mike released tension and stress in my shoulders. Dr. Maddie asked me how I was…and that was it… Listen to

Mar 304 min read

Nikki Carey: One Table STL

Nikki Carey wanted a place where everyone felt welcome. This passion, vision and intention combined with the support of a community grew into One Table STL, a non-profit serving adults with disabilities. One Table STL began with a friendship in kindergarten between Nikki and Gabby Meyer in St. Louis. “What stood out to me about Gabby was her joy, spirit, exuberance, and confidence. She was and is fun to be around. I’ve had the opportunity to observe Gabby blossom into an inde

Mar 123 min read

Derek Hoffman- Ignite Performance and Health

Derek and I met at a West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce meeting last year. I’m always intrigued when someone owns a gym. Derek didn’t disappoint! Listen here to our StoryCorps interview as Derek and I discuss health, fitness, and the science behind it all. Derek Hoffman: Ignite Performance and Health – StoryCorps Archive Ignite Performance and Health is a concierge strength training, coaching, and medical clinic. They believe in changing habits, teaching people how to

Feb 192 min read

Chair Bandits with Pam and Mila

Pam and Mila LOVE the hydromassage chairs at Lifetime. We discovered how much we loved them when Lifetime installed a number of therapeutic chairs. Before and after classes, you can often find us relaxing in the chair or waiting in line for them! Waiting in line is even fun because you meet all sorts of new friends. Listen here: Chair Bandits: Pam and Mila – StoryCorps Archive to hear more about the benefits and the fun of the hydromassage chairs. And we still cannot figure

Jan 171 min read

Pam and Mila Cook with Magnolia Table

Pam and Mila use Joanna Gaines Cooking with Magnolia Table to make dinner and a cake roll. Neither of them had ever rolled a cake! Dinner was bowtie pasta with roasted chicken and spinach, and cucumber salad. Everything was yummy and the experience of cooking together was even better! When Mila first uses a recipe she follows it to a T-and often makes notes of how she would change it in the future. The chocolate cake roll was delicious with home-made chocolate sauce and home

Jan 141 min read

Thanksgiving Sparkle

Celebrating Thanksgiving together over the years, my sister Staci and I have tried many different things. This year we watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, parts of the dog show and enjoyed Fratelli’s salads and quiche, along with Staci’s birthday cookie cake and chocolate bark. Listen here: Thanksgiving Thanks with Pam and her sister Staci: Sparkling! – StoryCorps Archive as we talk about our Thanksgiving thoughts, how we sparkle and my idea for auditioning for The

Jan 41 min read