In today’s episode, Rachel has just returned from the dealership after buying her first car in Sweden. Finally feeling like an adult in her home country, this sparks an epic story where Rachel shares a secret from her teenage years. It involves a scooter, a lot of alcohol, and two cops. You hear the full story, from everything that happened, to how it affect ... Show More
Nov 14
The Journey Toward Balance: How to Keep the Magic in Everyday Life
No matter how much we wish it to be so, balance is not something we arrive at one day and remain there forever. Finding balance is a daily practice. In today’s episode, Rachel shares her eternal struggle for balance when it comes to sleep, her diet, and taking care of herself in ... Show More
45m 19s
Sep 2021
EP65: A Father's Note to His "Timeless" Daughter, The Corrupt City Council, and A Father's Secret
On this episode of Our American Stories, talk radio host Jeff Katz shares a note that his daughter won't ever read, but will surely impact your life for the better; Erica Brewer shares how the city council of her own community worked to silence her; and Skip Reeves tells the stor ... Show More
38m 17s
Sep 2021
EP72: Letting Your Daughter Grow Up, The Great Chicago Fire and Cars As Material Culture
On this episode of Our American Stories, Stephen Rusiniak shares his story of watching his daughter grow out of her old toys and into a teenager; Chicago's cultural historian, Tim Samuelson, tells us how this city was rebuilt after disaster; and car collector Miles C. Collier exp ... Show More
38m 18s
Jun 2024
Episode 82: Them: Part One "Meet Us"
After a young Norwegian woman named Solveig experiences a series of frightening events in her college dorm, she calls her mom in hopes of finding reassurance and comfort. To her surprise, Solveig's mom reveals that she has been experiencing the same things herself, and even more. ... Show More
1h 16m
Feb 2024
My side hustle to a better life, by Rachel Cargle
<p>Growing up, Rachel Cargle was used to seeing things her family couldn’t afford. As she got older, became a writer, lecturer, and philanthropist, she continued to seek opportunities just beyond her grasp. Hard work and creativity allowed her to grow successful as an entrepreneu ... Show More
33m 58s
Nov 2022
My side hustle to a better life, by Rachel Cargle
<p>Growing up, Rachel Cargle was used to seeing things her family couldn’t afford. As she got older, became a writer, lecturer, and philanthropist, she continued to seek opportunities just beyond her grasp. Hard work and creativity allowed her to grow successful as an entrepreneu ... Show More
33m 52s