Sippin' On Stories

Leland's family was told he had died in a tragic ridge firehe had been helping to stop. Meanwhile, his crew was alive on another ridge waiting to be saved. Hear him tell the story of how it all happened and why. At the end of the episode, Mandy gives an update on the future of the podcast.

Brian shares a few of his life experiences including the time he was investigated by the FBI and how he found out he had been dealing with Russian Spies!

Kristalyn thought she was happily engaged to her soul mate John, until she met Rhett and he changed everything. She tells us the internal battle she faced and she decided what she should do and who she ultimately wanted to be with.

Shantyl tells the Sipsters about how she found out she had Thyroid cancer shortly after having her baby boy. Find out what her symptoms were and what challenges she faced trying to find out what was wrong. Cleaning services provided for those who are going though cancer treatments is Cleaning for a Reason. cleaningforareason.org

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Today, Carey joins the podcast to tell us her experience finding out she had colon cancer, what her treatment was, and what life has looked like since.

Karma shares her 10 day journey from heart attack to recovery and how the emergency teams fought to bring her back. She also opens up about what she experienced while she was unconscious and seeing someone special she hadn't seen in years.

We are back with another listener submission episode. The Sipsters wrote in with some near death experiences. Listen to me and my anxieties as I read those submissions.

Jessica, a local influencer, shares what it really like promoting small businesses while juggling a full time job and the fear of showing up online.

Molly recounts an attempted kidnapping of her two-year-old son, the emotional aftermath, and trying to get justice.

The guest today recounts her sister Courtney’s story, revealing how overlooked red flags and mental health struggles led to a devastating and shocking outcome.

Parker tells us how a viral video of him beatboxing with a cup at McDonald's led to him landing a commercial.

Melissa shares her journey through motherhood, loss, and healing after the devastating death of her daughter. She opens up about navigating grief, growing her family, and honoring her child’s memory. Link to their book: https://a.co/d/hlYxDse

Corrine thought she was done having kids until a special revelation leads her to adopting a baby within 48 hours. She tells us what that experience was like and how they have navigated that journey in this episode.

In this episode, I am revisiting some of your most loved episodes from 2025.

In this Christmas episode, I share personal memories and some of the special memories of the Sipsters. Through the various stories, we see how acts of generosity can create lasting memories and create a sense of gratitude, reminding us all of the magic that Christmas can bring.

This Christmas season, tune in to this episode with Warren as he shares what it was like producing two Christmas movies. After listening, head to Netflix to watch  Mistletoe Mixup  and  Marry Christmas .

As a soda fan, I got to sit down with Amy, ones of the owners of Pick Me Up Drinks in southeast Idaho. Amy shares how her and her husband became the owners, what it's really like running a busy soda shop, and some of the other business ventures they've taken on along the way.

Jocelyn shares how her desire to show gratitude for saving her daughter's life led to a decade of volunteer work with the Children's Miracle Network. Listen to learn exactly how your generous donations are used and benefit the lives of children all over the country.

In this episode, Stephanie tells us her inspiring journey as a surrogate mother. She shares the process of becoming a surrogate, the emotional and physical experiences of carrying someone else's child, and the unique bonds formed throughout her two journeys.

In this episode, Anita tells us the humorous story of the time she was left behind at a gas station by her husband. Since this was long before cell phones and location sharing, find out how he realized his mistake and made his way back to her.

Michelle walks us through the morning she woke up and couldn't walk. She shares about all the tests she took, having to use a wheelchair, and the emotional turmoil it put her through. We find out what her diagnosis was and how she eventually regained the use of her leg.

Mindy shares how her ADHD has led to some funny travel mishaps and one in particular that could have ended badly.

Hadley shares how his passion for flight and flight simulation turned into something bigger. Learn how he joined a flight crew and turned those virtual flights into raising money for charity. Take a look at their youtube channel to watch the fundraising mission live starting November 1! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaliCrew737 Twitch: twitch.tv/calicrew737

Brian shares his experience working as a traveling nurse during the pandemic. He talks about how hard the isolation was and what he learned about himself during those years.

Today's guest shares her journey of discovering her husband was gay, facing betrayal, and rebuilding her life after heartbreak.