Here, In My Time

A mother has a strength like no other. This week I sit down with Heather Schilling where she opens up freely about her journey of loosing her daughter to a brain tumor. Throughout this whole episode Schilling brings lessons that are not only lessons she learnt herself but some of the biggest lessons she learnt from her daughter through it all. We also dive into what community can look like and how...

There are some stories that will never be told simply because the question wasn't asked. Experiences lost in time and in return reflections of people become vague but linger in the faces of generations who hold lines of these things untold. What came before, to some, become reasons to move forward. Anita Nofsinger of Andrews, Indiana, has the features of the those who came before her and the s...

There is a place where people gather for more than just the coffee and homemade candy, The Party Shop in downtown Huntington, Indiana is the the heart of the community, and for good reason. Lynette Dowden the owner of this long legacy establishment may only be a stepping stone in the line of ownership but she is making history in her town. Since 1920 the party shop has been serving the community a...

On this episode I sit down with Sharon Metzger, the director of Huntington Main Street, and we discuss building communities. We dive deep into her life, career in non-profits, and how she has lived a life of hospitality. There is no doubt that her passion for her community and her love for people shine through vibrantly within this episode. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy this conversation with Sha...

It is the grand premiere and I am joined by Hope Schoening! We discuss life in our 20s, art and creativity, fashion, and learning to live our lives. You won’t want to miss this, lots of laughs and truthful conversation! #hereinmytime #wabashindiana #wabashpodcast Learn more about my guest at: https://www.hereinmytime.com/blog-1-1 More about "Here, In My Time": Facebook, Instagram, www.he...

Join me in this episode for all the lessons I have learnt in my first season of podcasting and bring you stories! Find out what the future plans are for "Here, In My Time" as we plan for season 2! Within this episode there is a special surprise and big announcement, so grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the finale of season 1! Read the article that goes along with this episode here: ⁠www.hereinmytime....

What is it about a small towns ability to bewitch one so much that it leaves a craving? Maybe its the slight familiarity of the streets with it’s evening lamp light glow or it’s historical buildings crafted with artful hands. Though those reasons are enticing, I believe the true charm that provokes a desire to stop and take in the experience is the people who bring the essence community with stead...

The more I live this life, the more I realize that it is a gift, and that is meant to be accepted fully without hesitation of humility. It is the one gift that we don’t turn to the giver and say “you shouldn’t have”, as we hand it the back with a list of reason why. In fact it is the one gift we have no choice in receiving, but as soon as our eyes are open to awareness of our possession then there...

David Nelson is known through out Wabash and neighboring counties for his detailed photography and passionate storytelling in the medium of journalism. Though his artistic ability is feature through not just photojournalism but also nature photography, there is no question that when he raises the camera to his eye he isn’t just capturing a photograph, he is telling a story. The true question is wh...

This week on “Here, In My Time”, I sit down with a mother and son duo! Most would know them as “A Simple Farm”, a business that brings there homestead to you. Kristin and 13 year old Vincent graciously shared family and homestead life, as well as just some behind the scenes stories of how they run a business!  ----- Reynolds has a passion for learning new skills and putting her hands to many diffe...

There are moments that no else sees, those quite moments that are not yet signaled to conclude by the sound of the curtain cord and the flare of the lights, where the breaths are deeper and the heartbeat is more bold. It holds the excitement of unveiling humor, captured minds, and lightening weights of the bustling hum of audience that are arriving. It's the knowledge that whatever happens ton...

Finding home has been the quest of every man, woman, and child sense the beginning of time. Life has a way of creating a journey before us to take in order to truly appreciate the idea of home. Throughout history we read stories of people finding their way towards home from the pioneers of America to the depths of the Indigenous people of the African jungle, it has been told through many tongues i...

The singer and the song is a story that has been passed down through time, the song lives forever while the keeper of the song is ingrained with this gift for what seems like the a short amount of time. The duty of such a holder is to tell the story and bestow it upon others the possibility of an experience. Music, lyrics have the power of opening hearts for generations, yes ingrained in some but...

There are people we meet daily whose story has been changed by seemingly insurmountable breaking points, a proverbial fork in the road that demands an answer. Which path will they take? Stay, the path mistakably cloaked with acceptance by societal expectations, widely provoked yet enveloped by ignorance to the untold, hidden reality of the walker. For it is themselves to which closes the door and...

      Kim Bickel, a former teacher turnedwellness coach after retirement, has this bewitching joy that is a constant foranyone who meets her. She is the kind of person one wonders about in the backof their mind, “How does she do it? Is it her smile?” Well, I do believe thereis something within her smile that instantly brings light into a dark room, butthere is far more depth to this childlike wond...

Have you ever wanted to get started on learning a new hobby, or maybe just start implementing something new in your life? Well this episode is all about just that, from how to overcome the fear of failure to budget friendly advice. I hope this encourages you to start something new this week and learn a new skills. There is absolutely nothing you can not do, show up and get started!

Rhoda Gerig has an amazing ability to compose the most intimate and breathtaking wildlife portraits honoring nature's miraculous beauty. Her passion shines through in this interview as she talks about her time spent tracking and studying animal behavior to help submerge the viewer into the scene she captures, as well as cultivating relationships within the community of wildlife photography.  G...

The a heart of teacher never goes void in the mind of the student. For the mind who had the opportunity to sit under the heart of Cathy Gohmann, with her ability to bring depth and humor to every dynamic class, were left with more than just Shakespeare. Within her class she offered an engrossing educational awareness of a place in time, and if one listened closely the world opened up. Gohmann’s lo...

Angelina Funk is known throughout the performing arts community for her directorial deftness and versatility. As a child, she relished in drifting into a good book, hiding under the covers with flashlight until the enviable push for sleep knocked at her door. This exact habit and love for literature proved a foreshadowing for another facet of her career. When choosing the vessel talent uses to bri...

Carol Gebert, a local storyteller and a lifelong teacher, sat down with me to have a conversation about her life and unexpected career as a storyteller. Growing up on farm in rural Indiana with a large family, she experience the different dynamics of her parents as her family grew. With the choice of either becoming a nurse or a teacher, given to her by her hard working father, she set out on the...

To get a lifetime to fit within an hour is an absolute impossibility. Today I sat down to document a small dash of Debra Lynn's as an Orchestra Conductor and founder of Opera Today. How to get intouch with Debra Lynn and or support Opera Today: https://debralynnmusic.org/ https://www.opera-today.com/   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61559437530439 https://www.instagram.com/opera_toda...

Christmas is full of great memories, fun traditions, and lots of laughter. This Christmas I share with you a short summary of my Christmas traditions. Of course I do tend to ramble on, but I hope it brings to light some of your favorite Holiday traditions! Merry Christmas!

This soft launch episode is a chance for us to get to know each other before the official season premiering January 5, 2026! We are diving deep in the heart behind the podcast, talking all things story, and ending with a great book recommendation! Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!