History Episodes

Have you ever felt like you don't quite fit into the boxes society tries to put you in? Martha S. Jones, a historian and writer, shares her powerful journey of self-discovery and identity in this thought-provoking episode of the Life Shift podcast.

Suzanne Rico’s life was forever altered by the death of her mother, which propelled her into a profound journey of grief and self-discovery. For two years, she struggled to confront her mother’s passing and the unfinished memoir that held the key to understanding her family's complex history in Naz…

Dena Rueb Romero shares her experiences growing up as the child of German Jewish refugees in Hanover, New Hampshire, and the impact of her family's past on her sense of identity and belonging. The conversation delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the search for a sense of rootedness, offerin…