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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, vulnerable discussions, and meaningful stories—guided by 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, 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 every 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. 💗🐷💗
The P-I-G: Stories of Life, Love, Loss & Legacy
Beyond Goodbye: Unwrapping a Mother’s Legacy Through "The Boxes"
Episode Summary:
In this deeply personal debut episode of The P-I-G, sisters Kellie Straub and Erin Thomas invite you into their family’s most sacred legacy—The Boxes. These carefully curated gifts, left by their late mother, Marsha, before her passing in 1994 arrived at pivotal life moments carrying her love, wisdom, and presence to bridge time and loss in a most extraordinary way.
Joined by close friend and producer Chris Howard, Kellie and Erin share the profound impact these gifts have had on their lives, the healing power of reconnection, and how this once private family story has grown into something much bigger. This episode dives into what it truly means to live with intention, to love deeply, to navigate loss, and to leave a legacy that transcends generations.
Whether you’re in the throes of loss or grief, exploring your own legacy, or simply seeking stories that inspire connection and reflection, this is the perfect place to begin your journey with us.
Key Topics:
- The origin of The Boxes and their emotional significance
- The profound impact of life, love, loss, and legacy
- Reconnecting as sisters and the healing power of storytelling
- Chris’s personal reflections and connection to the project
- What The P-I-G podcast is all about and what’s to come
Resources & Links:
- "Uplugged with Chris Howard" (podcast): Listen on Apple Podcasts
- Merging Veterans & Players (MVP): https://vetsandplayers.org
Ways to Connect:
If you have a story to share, please reach out & connect...we'd love to hear from you and have a conversation. You can learn more about The P-I-G and listen or link to all episodes at https://www.thepigpodcast.com. Connect on social at:
- https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thePIG
- https://www.instagram.com/thepigpodcast
- https://discord.gg/dd4n4ArMtc
- OWN: visit our website to scan the QR code.
Hearing the stories of others helps us create a more meaningful connection to our own because, “Legacy isn’t just what we leave behind—it’s how we live right now." If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend, loved one, or anyone navigating their own journey through life, love, loss, and legacy.
