Welcome to The Never Alone Podcast with Iris Fischer Smith — Episode 18.
In this episode, Iris and Karen are joined by longtime friend and author Ann Averill for a heartfelt conversation that spans generations — from the cultural upheaval of the Woodstock era to the deeply personal journey of writing, teaching, adoption, and discovering true identity.
Ann shares:
• What it was like coming of age during the dramatic cultural shift of the late 1960s
• The confusion young women faced as roles rapidly changed
• Her journey from young mother to writer and teacher
• The heartbreak of burnout and redefining purpose
• Searching for her biological roots as an adoptee
• And ultimately, how she discovered an identity deeper than career or genetics
Through laughter, honesty, and decades-long friendship, this episode reminds us that identity is not found in trends, titles, or even family history — but in something far more secure.
💛 If you've ever asked, “Who am I really?” — this conversation will resonate.
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Welcome to The Never Alone Podcast with Iris Fisher Smith —Episode 17. In this episode, Iris and her longtime friend and
co-host Karen Huerth Whitty talk about generational living — what it’s really
like when families live closer together (or under the same roof), and why so
many families are returning to that model today. Karen shares her family’s journey to Maine, the
challenges and blessings of living near her daughter and grandchildren, and how
love, faith, and community can bring healing after heartbreaking loss. Iris
connects it to a powerful reminder: we weren’t created to do life alone — and
sometimes the hardest seasons lead us back to what matters most.

Thanks for listening to The Never Alone Podcast – Episode 17 Have you ever lived
in a multi-generational home (or would you consider it)?

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In this episode of The Never Alone Podcast, Iris Fisher Smith is joined by her brother Alan Fisher for a lively, informative, and heartfelt conversation about life in the 1940s.

Together, they reflect on major historical moments that shaped a generation — including the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, World War II, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency, Pearl Harbor, and the cultural shifts that followed. Woven throughout the discussion are personal family stories passed down from relatives who lived through these events, offering a rare and meaningful perspective on history as it was experienced firsthand.

From wartime production and classic films to early television, iconic figures, and moments of humor and nostalgia, this episode reminds us how deeply history influences who we are — and how important it is to remember the stories of those who came before us.

If you enjoy conversations about history, family, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit, this episode is for you.

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