liz duren

My Grandma's Diaries

History EN ↓ 125 episodes

Join us every Tuesday as we read Elisabeth Hartsell's diaries spanning from 1931-1942. She will come of age in the midst of the Great Depression and see the start of World War 2. In the meantime she will live the life of a young girl, meeting friends and finding true love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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liz duren

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History

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

043: Epilogue 23.04.2024

Say a fond farewell to the family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

042: the end 16.04.2024

Elisabeth's diary from 1942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

041: 1941, what a year 09.04.2024

Elisabeth is enjoying her second year with TWINS! She worries about war but focuses on her family! SO many pics for this episode on PATREON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

040: A year in the life with twins 02.04.2024

Elisabeth juggles newlywed life and TWINS and makes it look easy The Patreon has the scrapbook pics tooooo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

039: A Blessed Event 26.03.2024

Join us as we wrap up the beautiful story uncovered in Elisabeth Hartsell's Diary www.mygrandmasdiaries.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

038: Newlyweds and a Surprise 19.03.2024

The kids finally did it and settled down. What will life look like now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

037: Wedding Bells are Ringing? 12.03.2024

This is it! Will Jack and Elisabeth make it to the altar? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

036: It's 1938! 05.03.2024

It's 1938 and Betty and Jack are talking about marriage! Will it happen? What about ten date Bill? If you want to hear this episode AD FREE consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in her research to accompany the story. For $10 a month you can get a preview of next week's episode in advance! We really appreciate everyone who hel...

035: Betty's Holidays (Taylor's Version) 27.02.2024

It's time for Turkey and Christmas in the new house in Poplar Bluff. Will Jack or Bill be wooing Elisabeth by the end of 1937!!?? If you want to hear this episode AD FREE consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in her research to accompany the story. For $10 a month, you can get a preview of next week's episode in advance! We ap...

034: Heartbreak 20.02.2024

If you want to hear this episode AD FREE consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in her research to accompany the story. For $10 a month, you can get a preview of next week's episode in advance! We appreciate everyone who helps sponsor the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

033: Another Move 13.02.2024

If you want to hear this episode AD FREE consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in her research to accompany the story. For $10 a month you can get a preview of next week's episode in advance! We really appreciate everyone who helps sponsor the podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

032: Let's Not Be Hasty 06.02.2024

Well in last week's episode, we said first comes love.. then comes hold on I need to think about this. enjoy today's episode and find out what's going on in the world of Elisabeth and her family If you want to hear this episode AD-FREE free consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in her research to accompany the story. AND for $...

031: First Comes Love Then Comes... 30.01.2024

Good news the heat wave breaks but how about Elisabeth's HEART? If you want to hear this episode ad free consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in his research to accompany the story. for $10 a month you can get the first 30 minutes of next week's episode in advance! We really appreciate everyone who helps sponsor the podcast!...

030: Jack, Ted and a Steprock Visit 23.01.2024

Things are heating up in Marble Hill, literally and figuratively. A massive heat wave is devasting the breadbasket of America while Elisabeth is torn between Jack and Ted! Then Elisabeth and her Dad go on a little road trip to Steprock! If you want to hear this episode ad free consider joining our Patreon at $5 a month you can get an ad-free podcast and all the pictures that Liz finds in his resea...

029: Elisabeth is 19 09.01.2024

Elisabeth turns 19 years old in this episode and she still can't claim to have a steady "fella".  She and Jack are hot and cold and now Ted is back in her life. What is a girl to do? Support this podcast on our Patreon and get photos from the episode and an AD FREE podcast experience! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

028: Happy New Year 1936 02.01.2024

Hello Betties! Mark and I are thrilled to be back with Season 2 of My Grandma's Diaries. When we last left Elisabeth in 1935 she had gone to a New Year's Eve dance without Jack and danced with her old flame Bill! w What will 1936 bring? Who will win Elisabeth's heart?  if you would like this episode ad-free head on over to our Patreon and join at the $5 level for all the pictures Liz has foun...

Season One Wrap up 19.12.2023

Surprise! Just when you thought we weren't making any more podcasts this season we decided to drop in with one more. I don't know if you saw it on our social media but our local TV station interviewed us not one time but two times!!. we've got a lot of new followers and a lot of people excited to follow the life of Elisabeth. So, we thought if you've never listened to the earlier episodes this wou...

EXTRA podcast 12.12.2023

HI! This is Liz popping into the feed to shamelessly promote my MEMOIR! I've decided to read it as a podcast called All About You, An Adopted Child's Story. It's the story of my 29-year journey to find my birth mother. Give it a try while you're in the Betty drought!!! BUT Mark and I will be back next week with a little q/a meets season one wrap-up chat!!! (and if you LOVE IT and want more part TW...

PART TWO: Interview with the Twins 05.12.2023

Part Two of our chat with Elizabeth's daughters Carolyn and Camille! Learn more about their discoveries from the diaries! The Gallery from this interview is on the PATREON now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part One: Interview with Elisabeth's Twin Daughters 28.11.2023

Welcome to part one of our little conversation with Elisabeth's twin daughters Camille and Carolyn. Her daughters had never read her Diaries before and this podcast is opening their eyes to the world of their mother as a teenage girl that they never would have imagined. So I thought it would be fun to sit down with them and get some memories of their mom and their childhood together. This podcast...

Happy Thanksgiving 21.11.2023

Something FREE for you all on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

027: The End of Diary One 14.11.2023

Well after 27 episodes I can't believe we're at the end of the first 5-year diary. This has been such a big commitment for us but imagine how big it was for Elisabeth herself as she wrote every single day for these 5 years. Moved from Monticello to Belle, living in a tent on the family farm, then returned to Belle and now here making a home for herself in Marble Hill. We've all been through a lot...

26: With the Fall comes the Fair 07.11.2023

With fall weather comes lots of excitement will Elisabeth be able to choose between Bill and Jack? The fair comes to town and Elisabeth is nominated to be the queen of the county fair. Will she win?! Join us to find out everything!!!  You can find out more information about us and this project by visiting mygrandmasdiaries.com and catching up with us on all social media as My Grandma's Diarie...

Ep 25: Meet the Boys of Marble Hill 31.10.2023

Elisabeth and her family are settling into life in Marble Hill, Missouri quite nicely. It sure doesn't take our girl long to make friends and "catch a fella". Find our Patreon , My Grandma's Diaries , for all the photos and other items we find in our research for only $5 a month! Want to get a preview of the next episode?? The first 30 or more minutes are on our Patreon right now at the $10 level!...

024: Goodbye Belle 24.10.2023

Elisabeth is turning 18 and graduating from High School. The Belle Banner is keeping tabs on everyone in town. The family is moving once again! Find our Patreon, My Grandma's Diaries, for all the photos and other items we find in our research for only $5 a month! Want to get a preview of the next episode?? The first 30 mins are on our Patreon right now at the $10 level! GO LISTEN! Want to show our...

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