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Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad
Looking for stories that truly move you? Welcome to Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad—a podcast where real conversations spark unforgettable journeys. Shirley has a unique gift for uncovering the heart of every story, guiding guests through moments of struggle, resilience, and transformation.
Expect thoughtful, uplifting, and deeply human conversations—sometimes raw, sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, but always real. Whether you’re seeking comfort, inspiration, or just a genuine connection, this…
Episodes
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #049 ANDREA BAILEY - THE FOUNDER OF THERA RUCK
There are many approaches to managing stress, burnout, depression, and other emotional challenges, but what if healing could begin with a simple step into…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #048 CRYSTAL MANUEL - Heal Your Body with the Right Food
🎙️ Could Cabbage Really Change Your Life? What if one of the most unexpected foods became the starting point for a completely different approach to health and…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #047 PRERNA VASWANI -THE INSPIRATIONAL GEM OF INDIA
What if your name was a reminder of the person you were meant to become? For Prerna Vaswani, her name means “inspiration”—and from an early age, her…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #046 SAMUEL GARZA BERNSTEIN - BIOGRAPHER OF THE STARS
Samuel Garza Bernstein has lived a truly fascinating and extraordinary life. In this special conversation, he shares stories of a childhood filled with both…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #045 J.A. FAGAN-AUTHOR, THE GIFT OF GABE
J.A. Fagan experienced the sudden loss of her husband, a life-changing event that deeply shaped her journey through grief. A few years later, she felt…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #044 DENISE DRINKWALTER - Thrive After Forty-five
What happens when you spend years taking care of everyone else—and somewhere along the way, forget to include yourself? For 31 years, Denise Drinkwalter…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #043 PRIYANKA SINHA - Director of Wellbeing
What happens when a curious 14-year-old decides to better understand her own mind, emotions, and inner world? For Priyanka Sinha, that question became the…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #042 WHITAKER GRANNIS - THE IMPORTANCE OF BEES TO OUR SURVIVAL
What if the tiniest creatures on Earth held some of the biggest lessons about teamwork, resilience, and survival? What began as an attempt to relieve his…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #041 TREY TOLER - COMEDIAN AND AUTHOR OF GOOD DAMAGE
What happens when laughter becomes a lifeline? In this heartfelt episode of Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad, comedian and author Trey Toler shares his…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #40 TERI PERSE - SAVED BY HER SIX POUND PET
What would you do if you came home and found a dangerous stranger waiting inside? That terrifying moment became a reality for Teri Perse. Face-to-face with a…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #39 LISA SPEARS - SURVIVING CHILDHOOD TRAUMA
From Darkness to Hope: Lisa Spears' Inspiring Journey of Healing Behind every smile is a story—and Lisa Spears' story is one of extraordinary courage. After…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #038 MIKE WYSOCKI - CAREER ADVISOR EXTRAORDINAIRE
How many people spend years pursuing a career, only to realize it wasn’t the right path? Many invest four, eight, or even twelve years in education before…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #037 VERA DI TURI - AFTER EFFECTS OF SURVIVING CANCER TREATMENTS
At just eight years old, Vera Di Turi’s son was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor. What followed was a heartbreaking journey through chemotherapy…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #036 DR. ANNE JENKINS - WELL BEING FOR LIFE
What if healing the body could also transform the mind and spirit? After a devastating accident ended her path as a high school gymnast, Anne Jenkins…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #035 DEBBIE SAVIANO - SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERT & LINKEDIN STRATEGIST
Step into an inspiring conversation with Debbie Saviano—a former school principal who proves that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. After dedicating…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #034 KATHY TAROCHIONE - THE ORIGINAL GOLDEN BABE
Meet Kathy Tarochione—the original Golden Babe—who turned one of life’s most difficult moments into a powerful movement of hope and connection. Faced with a…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #033 ROBIN SHAPIRO -IMPORTANCE OF HEALTCHARE PROXIES
What would you do if the person you love most was suddenly in a medical crisis—and you had no power to help? Robin Shapiro, a successful entrepreneur behind…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #032 WALTYE RASULALA - NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH GUEST
For National Women’s Month, we celebrate Waltye Rasulala, a remarkable woman whose life and career are nothing short of extraordinary. She began her journey…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #031 PODCASTHON 2026 - LAURIE ADAMI & BLOOD CANCER UNITED
In this episode of Podcasthon 2026, we sit down with Laurie Adami, a remarkable cancer survivor whose story is as inspiring as it is humbling. For three years…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #030 LISA J SMITH - PART II, Medium, Author, Teacher
In Part II of this captivating conversation with Lisa J. Smith, former CBS radio show host, spiritual medium, and author, we dive deeper into her incredible…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #029 TREVOR PACELLI - GROWING UP ON THE SPECTRUM
Trevor Pacelli’s journey began with a life-changing diagnosis—being identified as on the autism spectrum at just six years old. With the world often…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #028 MARIANNE PADJAN - LIVING WELL LIVING HEALTHY = HAPPY
Rev. Dr. Marianne Padjan’s journey began with a focus on living a healthy, vibrant life, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact. However, her path has…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #027 EMMALYN ANDERSON MELLON - EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & GUILT
Emmalyn Anderson-Mellon’s journey began with the traditional expectations placed on women—to be polite, to put others first, and to suppress her own needs in…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #026 MICHAEL FULLER - Navigating His Own Twists and Turns on His Career Path
Mike Fuller’s journey is anything but ordinary. He started pre-med at TCU, following a family legacy of doctors—until he trusted his gut and chose a different…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #025 LISA J. SMITH - PART 1 -Medium Who Teaches People How to Speak to the Dead
Part 1: A Conversation Beyond the Veil Lisa J. Smith has been communicating with those who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge since she was a child. What…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #024 GILLIAN CHRISTIE - Amazingly Talented Multi-Career Woman Who Wants to Save the World
Gillian Christie is a force of nature. She runs five companies, is a former national radio host, and has built an impressive career spanning global finance…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #023 LINDA BEEDLE - Creator of Sockietalkies the only socks with a pulley.
When Linda Beedle became the primary caregiver for her grandson—who was born with cerebral palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other health challenges—she was…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #022 SUSAN LONG-WALSH - Changing Companies' Cultures and Creating Equity
Susan Long-Walsh began her career in retail and interior design before taking a leap into corporate America—where she didn’t just succeed, she excelled…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #021 MARY ANNE RUDDIS - Surviving Cancer Deaths
Mary Anne Ruddis was happily married when her toddler daughter was diagnosed with cancer. Though she fought bravely, a secondary cancer caused by treatment…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #020 VICKI ALCOTT - Jin Shin Jyutsu Facilitator
Vicki Alcott was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer and given just three to six months to live. Facing unimaginable odds, she attended a health fair where a…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #019 CANDY MITCHELL - Accidental Gun Death
When Candy Mitchell lost her 14-year-old grandson Christopher to a tragic, preventable shooting, two families were forever changed. Christopher’s best friend…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #018 SALLY McGOWAN - Falsely Convicted at 18
At just 18 years old, Sally McGowan was falsely accused, wrongly convicted, and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for a crime she did not…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stoires #017 CANDI MATTHEWS - Widowed too soon- Great Griever
When Candi Matthews lost her lifeguard husband to a sudden heart attack just one week before his retirement, her world changed in an instant. What followed was…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #016 COLBY ENEBRAD - SETTING AND ACHIEVING GOALS
Colby Enebrad knew exactly what he wanted — to become a broadcast journalist. With determination, grit, and a clear vision, he turned that dream into reality…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #015 KATHLEEN WALSH - HER PUPPY SAVED HER LIFE AND SHE GIVES BACK TO ANIMALS
Kathleen Walsh has spent her life rescuing animals — but one special puppy ended up rescuing her. In this inspiring episode, she shares how her dog detected…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #014 CANDY BARONE on The Mystery of Human Design
Candy Barone is a remarkable woman whose journey from mechanical engineering to mastering human energy is truly inspiring. With years of studying how energy…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #013 - TIM ASH on Primal Dating and Human Behavior
In this thought-provoking episode with evolutionary psychologist and author Tim Ash to explore the fascinating truths behind modern dating. Discover how primal…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #012 JESSICA BASHA - Author of "Just Bee You"
Jessica Basha, a pediatric physical therapist for over 20 years, has dedicated her life to helping children grow, move, and thrive. Her passion for nurturing…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #011 EDITH JACINTO Maui Fire Survivor
When the 2023 Maui wildfire tore through Lahaina, it destroyed not only homes but entire histories. Among the first to burn was the multi-generational home of…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #010 LARRY SNYDER – Volunteer Extraordinaire
Volunteering wasn’t just something Larry Snyder chose — it was instilled in him by his mother. To honor her, Larry has dedicated his life to service, from…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #009 DEBBIE BRADEN’s Journey of Joy and Heartache in Adopting an Older Child
For some women, the dream of having children isn’t always possible. In this episode, Debbie Braden shares her deeply personal journey through the unexpected…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #008 DANYELLE CEDAR - Falling for the wrong guy
In this powerful episode, Danyelle Cedar opens up about her journey of love, heartbreak, and healing. She shares her story of falling for the wrong man—a…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #007 LISETTE AUSTIN - Finding Out Where You Come From
✨ Lisette Austin always knew she was adopted, and for most of her life she felt happy and secure. In her twenties, a health concern sparked the search for her…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #006 MARK HALE - Moving Abroad
After years in the classroom, retired teachers Mark and Donna Hale traded textbooks for passports — and began a new life of adventure abroad. Their travels…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalks Stories #005 RITA GALANDO - Living with mentally ill partner
"It happened so fast — one day, we were a regular family. The next, I was fighting to keep us from falling apart." In this deeply personal episode, Rita…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #004 ARLENE WASHBURN the Match Maker
After two decades in the fast-paced world of pharmaceuticals, Arlene Washburn realized her career left little room for love or a private life. One evening, a…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #003 KIMBERLYN SCOTT "A Mother’s Story of Love and Survival"
One night, Kimberlyn Scott’s world was shattered — her daughter vanished without a trace. First came the discovery of her beloved dog, found wandering miles…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #002 MARK ALYN – Host, Producer & Food Enthusiast
Mark Alyn brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the microphone. As a seasoned freelance host and producer, he has worked across a wide range of…
Talk Stories with Shirley EnebradTalk Stories #001 ROD LONG “A Life Changing Diagnosis
Rod Long wasn’t the type to visit the doctor—he always put it off, thinking he was fine. But one unusual day, a decision to finally get checked turned his…