Episodios

  • Trauma to Triumph: Jere's Hard Turn to Success

    Trauma to Triumph: Jere's Hard Turn to Success
    Dec 17 2025
    Join us for a powerful conversation with Jere Stille, a former Boeing executive and author of the memoir, When Left Turns Go Right. Jere shares his incredible life story, beginning with a very difficult and traumatic childhood. Hear how a transformative experience at age 19 helped him turn his life around, leading to professional success and a career that defied all expectations. Jere also opens up about his aggressive, rare cancer diagnosis, and the profound role of faith and mindset in overcoming his health battle and defying medical odds. This episode is a testament to the power of the mind to change your story and turn life's hardest "left turns" into incredible "right turns." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Rick Rizzs: Love and Baseball

    Rick Rizzs: Love and Baseball
    Dec 10 2025
    Legendary Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs opens up about the season of a lifetime, the moments that shaped him, and the love that carried him through his greatest heartbreak. From the highs of an unforgettable Mariners run to the profound story of his son Nick, Rizzs shares a candid and emotional look at faith, family, and the game that’s defined his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Preparedness is Love

    Preparedness is Love
    Dec 3 2025
    Beth Hartsoch shares the story of her husband Jake's unexpected death during a solo mountain scramble. She emphasizes the crucial role that advance planning played in the immediate aftermath of the emergency, detailing the four essential pieces of information Jake provided her every time he went out. Beth, Kelly and Mary discuss how setting up systems like healthcare documents and financial beneficiaries is not just adult responsibility but a powerful act of love for your family. Beth's experience underscores the importance of being prepared, even for the unthinkable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 m
  • No Guests, Just Gravy: Hard Turn Unplugged

    No Guests, Just Gravy: Hard Turn Unplugged
    Nov 26 2025
    Happy Thanksgiving! Join Kelly and Mary for a special bonus episode of Hard Turn. The hosts kick off the holiday by discussing their perfect Thanksgiving foods. They then reflect on Season 2 guests, highlighting lessons learned from their guests. Kelly and Mary also share what they are personally thankful for this year, including a newfound sense of peace for Kelly and Mary's gratitude for her health. Don't miss this candid conversation as they turn the spotlight on themselves and look forward to the remaining guests this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 m
  • Clutter Crisis: The Emotional Weight of "Stuff"

    Clutter Crisis: The Emotional Weight of "Stuff"
    Nov 19 2025
    Kelly and Mary talk to Suzanne Allbee about the massive emotional and logistical challenge of decluttering, downsizing, and dealing with inherited belongings. Suzanne shares the personal "hard turn" that launched her into this work: helping her father, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, move from a large family home into a senior living community during the COVID-19 pandemic. She offers deep insights into the psychology behind why we hold onto things, detailing different "organizing profiles" like the Memory Keeper and the "Just-In-Case-er". Beyond the personal, the discussion tackles the large-scale cultural and economic shifts affecting how different generations relate to their possessions. Suzanne offers compassionate, actionable advice on how to start these difficult conversations with family members, especially aging parents, and how connecting old possessions to a charitable cause can be a massive motivator for letting go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 m
  • Drowning in Silence: A Mother's Fight for Water Safety

    Drowning in Silence: A Mother's Fight for Water Safety
    Nov 12 2025
    In this raw and profoundly honest episode of Hard Turn, hosts Kelly Koopmans and Mary Nam sit down with Chezik Tsunoda, a mother who transformed her family's deepest tragedy into a mission for change. Chezik shares the heartbreak of losing her three-year-old son, Yori, to drowning on Mercer Island in 2018. This devastating hard turn fueled her creation of the nonprofit, No More Under, and the documentary, Drowning in Silence. Chezik discusses the lack of access and awareness surrounding water safety and swim lessons. The conversation delves into the complicated nature of grief, the struggle to be an active parent while processing an immense loss, and the powerful realization that her ceaseless advocacy would never bring Yori back. Ultimately, Chezik offers advice on holding onto hope and remembering that even the hardest moments in life "shall pass". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 m
  • The Teacher Who Became Police Chief

    The Teacher Who Became Police Chief
    Nov 5 2025
    Kelly and Mary sit down with Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes to explore the unexpected pivot that defined his career. Before leading a major police department, Barnes was a public school history teacher. He shares the powerful, heartbreaking story of a bright student who committed murder, revealing the moment he felt he "missed an opportunity to help." He talks about a conversation with a School Resource Officer that put him on the path to law enforcement and the philosophy of community policing. Chief Barnes discusses the hard truth about work-life balance for high performers , the value of preparation as a cure for anxiety , and his philosophical approach to leadership, paying attention to the seeds, not the flowers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 m
  • From Seizure to Surgery: Katie's Miracle

    From Seizure to Surgery: Katie's Miracle
    Oct 29 2025
    Kelly Koopmans and Mary Nam sit down with Katie Denniston for an astonishing story of resilience. While 23 weeks pregnant with her second child, Katie was diagnosed with a five-centimeter tumor on her brain shortly after her husband recovered from a collapsed lung. Katie found the inner strength to defer surgery until after giving birth to her daughter, Poppy. Through unwavering optimism, Katie defied medical expectations by having a full resection and ditching her walker days after surgery. Her journey highlights finding joy and a renewed faith while navigating her family's rapid changes. Katie's powerful story is an inspiration for anyone facing a sudden, massive challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m