In this episode we reflect on some of our own experiences of death, and get some fresh perspective from Sarah Chavez. She pulls back the shroud on the modern funeral industry, points out how social issues can also affect the dead, and suggests better ways for us all to engage with this natural part of life. 

When we face mental health struggles, who will help us find our way out? Laura and Shelter in Place apprentice Winnie Shi talk about depression, the secrets they’ve kept hidden, and how they found light in the darkest of times.
#mentalhealth #depression #memoir

What does civic engagement look like when you can't get together? Laura talks to activist Mila Atmos, discussing how creating podcasts in a pandemic has shaped them, why they feel compelled to grapple with tough issues, and why they still hold on to hope. #womenpodcast #femalehost #interviewpodcast

How do we get the right information without falling down the rabbit hole of misinformation? In our final installment of our series on vaccine hesitancy, we look at misinformation—why it happens, who we can trust, and how we can avoid being duped ourselves.
#Vaccine #COVIDvaccine #interviewpodcast

Enough of the serious, heartfelt, and thoughtful. It’s time for something . . . a little fuzzier!. #Memoir #wombats #animals

What's in a name? We reflect on some timely questions: where do I belong? And what does it mean to be American? Melissa shares snapshots from her multi-cultural upbringing, and how recently learning her Chinese name helped her begin to reclaim a piece of her hyphenated identity. #Memoir #Culture #Racism #Immigration