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The P-I-G: Stories of Life, Love, Loss & Legacy
Welcome to The P-I-G, a podcast where we explore life, love, loss, and legacy through real conversations and meaningful stories—with Purpose, Intention, and Gratitude.
Hosted by sisters, Kellie Straub and Erin Thomas, The P-I-G was born from the bond they shared with their late mother, Marsha—a woman whose life and love continue to inspire every story told. What began as a deeply personal project has since evolved into a growing legacy movement, including The Boxes, a developing film and television series inspired by the physical gifts their mother left behind—each one unwrapped at a defining life moment after her passing.
At its heart, The P-I-G is about what matters most: connection. It’s a warm, welcoming space for open and honest conversations about the things we all carry—and the stories that shape who we are.
While “loss” is often defined by death, our episodes explore a much broader truth: We grieve relationships, mobility, identity, careers, finances, health, pets, confidence, memory, belongings, faith—even entire versions of ourselves.
Through personal reflections, powerful guest interviews, and expert insights, each episode invites you to consider what it means to live fully, love deeply, grieve honestly, and leave a legacy that matters.
Whether you’re navigating a loss, rediscovering your voice, or simply craving deeper connection—you belong here.
💬 Favorite topics include:
- Grief and healing (in all its forms)
- Sibling stories and family dynamics
- Love, marriage, caregiving, and motherhood
- Spirituality, resilience, and personal growth
- Legacy storytelling and honoring those we’ve lost
🎧 New episodes post every other week. Follow and share to help us spread the message that hearing the stories of others helps us create a more meaningful connection to our own and legacy isn’t just what we leave behind—it’s how we live right now.
Hogs & Kisses, everyone. 💗🐷💗
Episodes
35 episodes
When Everything Is On The Line: Dr. Becky on Marriage, Crisis, and Courage
What is a crisis—really?In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with marriage crisis coach Dr. Becky Whetstone to explore what happens when life overwhelms ou...
Perspective Changes Everything: Gini Thomas—Still Standing, One Year Later
Some stories don’t end when the moment passes. They evolve.One year after first sharing her powerful story, Gini Thomas returns to The P-I-G for a deeply honest conversation about what life looks like after survival becom...
It Almost Took Everything: Chad Womack on Kratom, Shame, and Recovery
Some addictions don’t look dangerous—until they are.In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, we sit down with Chad Womack as he shares how a legal, widely available “wellness tonic” quietly turned into a daily kratom addic...
Our Relationship Reset Check-in: Six Months Later with Marcus Straub
Six months ago, we made a decision that would completely change the trajectory of our relationship—not just as sisters, but as women, mothers, and partners.We stopped guessing.We stopped assuming.And we started doing the work.
The Story Behind the Story: One Year Later with Chris Howard
One year ago, we pressed record on The P-I-G Podcast without fully understanding what this journey would ask of us—creatively, relationally, and personally.In this powerful anniversary episode, we sit down with Chris Howard—producer of T...
From Shedding to Strength: Cindy Hartzell on Trust, Trauma & the Fire Horse
Some conversations feel destined.In this powerful and deeply aligned episode of The P-I-G Podcast, we sit down with Cindy Hartzell—founder of Heart Soul Confidence-Based Horsemanship®, wil...
The Rise Back: Tiffaney Childers on Suicide, Silence, and Healing
Some stories are hard to hear — but they are the ones that matter most.In this powerful episode of The P-I-G Podcast, we sit down with Tiffaney Childers, a suicide loss survivor, advocate, and founder of her local ...
From Roots to Ripples: Rearview Reflections, Hands on the Wheel
One year ago, we pressed record without fully understanding what this journey would ask of us — emotionally, creatively, relationally, and personally.What began as a heart-led project to honor our mom became something far bigger: a space...
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Where Joy and Sorrow Meet: Ashley Jo on Heartbreak, Healing, and Redemption
Some stories don’t fit neatly into categories of grief or healing — they live in the space where both exist at the same time.In this deeply honest and courageous conversation, Ashley Jo joins us to share the story behind her memoi...
From a Calling to a Legacy: Christy Whitney on Hospice, Leadership & Letting Go
The holiday season is often filled with joy — but it can also be a time of reflection, loss, and quiet grief.In this powerful and deeply human conversation, we sit down with Christy Whitney Borchard, a pioneering hospice and palli...
Can One Sentence Change Everything? Neil Gordon on Story, Truth & Communication
What if a single sentence could change the way you communicate, connect, or make meaning of your life?In this conversation, communication strategist and author Neil Gordon joins us to explore what he calls The Sil...
The Sisters & Their Guys: Gratitude, Growth, and a Little Holiday Chaos
What happens when two sisters sit down with “their guys” for a Thanksgiving conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and unexpectedly healing? In this special holiday episode, Kellie and Erin welcome Marcus and Jason back to...
Hidden Truths, Uncovered Roots: The Story of The Not-So Only Child
What if one discovery rewrote everything you thought you knew about your life?When Rich Boerner flew across the country to clean out his late mother’s apartment after her pas...
Our Relationship Reset: Turning Self-Awareness Into Meaningful Action (Part Two)
Some relationships don’t break because of big events—they fracture quietly through years of misunderstanding, assumptions, and unspoken emotion.In this two-part series, we invited Marcus Straub
Our Relationship Reset: How Self-Awareness Healed What History Couldn’t (Part One)
What if the thing holding you back in your relationships isn’t what you say or do—but how you’re wired to show up?In this two-part series, we’re joined by our coach and mentor, Marcus Straub, for an unfiltered, real-time lo...
Our Mother’s Legacy: One Life, Two Sisters, and the Love that Lives On
Grief doesn’t move in straight lines. It loops through childhood memories, old fears, laughter, and the moments we wish we could relive just one more time.In this deeply personal episode, sisters Kellie and Erin open the door to t...
Jonathan's Journal: From the Edge of Grief to a River of Healing
Some stories begin at the edge. What do you do when the unimaginable happens? For Rebecca Fielding, life changed forever when her younger brother Jonathan fell to his death at the majestic Moonscape Overlook in eastern Utah. <...
Forged in Silence: Steve Knapp on Recovery, Resilience & Connection
Some stories are forged in silence. For Steve Knapp, the weight of carrying secrets finally gave way to a single act of truth—the night he admitted his drinking and chose to change his life.In this conversation, Steve shares his powerful...
Behind the Boxes: In the "Hot Seat" with Chris Howard
One year into The Boxes project, something unexpected happened: the story about preserving their mother’s legacy became the very thing that healed Kellie and Erin’s own relationship.In this episode, the sisters reunite with film...
PJs and Pokey: Rest, Reflections, & Nature's Wisdom
In this PJs & Pokey episode, Kellie and Erin cozy up in their pajamas with “pokey” (their mom’s name for popcorn) to reflect on recent powerful conversations and the summer adventures that recharged their hearts.Kellie’s 28-day road ...
Forever a Daughter: Reflections on Grief, Growth, and Motherless Daughters
When I was just 24, my mother died—and so much of who I was disappeared with her.In the days that followed, someone handed me a book that would become my constant companion for the next 30 years: Motherless Daughters: The Lega...
Upbeat! in the Face of Loss: Music, Mindset & the Power of G.E.T.
What if the key to transforming your entire day—your mindset, your leadership, your grief—was simply shifting one word?Dr. Matthew Arau discovered that power on a cold September morning when he swapped “have to” for “get to.” That...
In His Footsteps: The Father I Lost, The Father I’ve Become
Note: This episode includes a son’s personal reflections on his father’s suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Visit 988Lifeline.org or ...
The Keeper of the Boxes: A Father’s Promise, A Family’s Legacy
Note: This is Part Two of a two-part series. For the full story, we encourage you to start with Episode 10: "Charting the Course: A Father’s Legacy of Loss, Love, & L...
Charting the Course: A Father’s Legacy of Loss, Love, & Living Well
What does it mean to rebuild your life after unimaginable loss—and to keep choosing love, again and again?In this powerful first installment of a two-part series, we sit down with our father: a Navy veteran, retired physician, and...
