Sara Shum

Stories for Supper

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Join me at the table in ✨ Stories for Supper ✨, where I sit down with seniors to uncover the fun, memorable, and share-worthy moments from their lives. Each episode brings you stories to smile about 😊, along with wellness tips from me, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, to help keep aging loved ones safe, strong, and independent 💪. Whether you’re here for a laugh, a lesson, or some inspiration, Stories for Supper offers something special to share—whether you’re caring for aging loved ones, listening with them, or simply bonding over heartfelt stories together ❤️

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Sara Shum

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UPDATE: A Year Later — Honoring Shirley, My Current Services & What’s Next (Including Senior Legacy Documentation) 02.03.2026 11:11

After a year away, I’m finally sitting back down at this microphone to share where I’ve been, why this podcast paused, and where it’s headed next. This project has always been a labor of love, born from the belief that so many stories die with our loved ones. Even with just two episodes out in the world, your emails, texts, and reviews have meant more to me than you know. In this episode, I open...

2. From Scouting Marlboro Film Locations to (Literally) Running Into the Queen Half-Naked: Wild Tales from a Lifetime of Adventure with Philip Atkins at 67 12.02.2025 1:45:09

Hello, and welcome to Stories for Supper! I’m beyond excited to share this episode with you. It’s one that truly embodies the spirit of adventure, resilience, and lifelong curiosity. 📖 Today, we’re sitting down with Philip Atkins , an explorer, entrepreneur, and storyteller who has lived a life filled with adventure from Yosemite to Montana, from cowboy shoots to encounters with royalty. At 67, P...

1. Orphanage Memories: How Shirley Smith Found Home Among the Disciplinarians, Hard Work, and Bobby Pins of the Montana State Orphanage 19.12.2024 1:11:39

Hi there, and welcome to Stories for Supper ! I’m so excited to share this episode with you. It’s one that really touched my heart and left me reflecting on the incredible resilience of the human spirit. 📖 Today, we’re chatting with Shirley Smith, a remarkable 93-year-old woman whose childhood was shaped by life in the Montana State Orphanage during the Great Depression. Through laughter, reflect...

Trailer: Stories for Supper - Reminiscing with the Wise & Tips to Keep Aging Loved Ones Safe, Strong, and Independent 01.11.2024 1:29

🎙️ Hello, and welcome to Stories for Supper! I’m your host, Sara Shum , a doctor of physical therapy who’s had the joy of working in home health and hospice care. Over my time in patients’ homes, I’ve had the privilege of enjoying fun, back-and-forth banter and discovering that every single person carries a lifetime of unique, often hilarious, and always meaningful stories ! Stories that deserve t...