In this episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, Pam and Linda talk about the sandwich generation — the season of life where responsibility comes from both directions at once. Still showing up for kids, while also taking on care, concern, and decision-making for aging parents.

This isn’t about age. It’s about pressure. It’s about invisible work, constant guilt, and being the one everyone depends on. We talk honestly about exhaustion, boundaries, resilience, and what it takes to keep going when quitting isn’t an option.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, quietly overwhelmed, or unseen in this season, you’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.

Grateful for the Ones Who Show Up When the Storm Hits

As winter storms roll in and most of us are told to stay home, there are people who don’t get that option. In this episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, Pam and Linda talk about gratitude for the workers who head out into the snow, ice, and dangerous conditions so the rest of us can stay safe.

We reflect on the plow drivers, utility crews, first responders, line workers, and road crews who keep the lights on, the roads moving, and communities functioning when the weather turns brutal. This isn’t surface-level gratitude — it’s appreciation rooted in resilience, responsibility, and showing up when it’s hard.

If you’ve ever benefited from someone else’s willingness to brave the storm, this episode is a reminder to pause and say thank you.

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Don’t Quit When the Body Betrays You — Lisa Stamm’s Story

In this powerful episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, Pam and Linda sit down with Lisa Stamm, whose life changed forever when she suffered her first stroke at just 39 years old. Years later, a severe blood clot left her paralyzed — and facing a future doctors couldn’t predict.

Lisa lives with Antiphospholipid Syndrome, a rare blood disorder that reshaped her body, her independence, and her path forward. But her story isn’t defined by what she lost. It’s defined by what she fought for.

Ten years later, Lisa is walking, living a full life, and proving that resilience isn’t about returning to who you were — it’s about rebuilding who you become.

This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, strength takes time, and quitting is never the answer.

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In this powerful episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, we sit down with Mark Morningstar, a man whose life was forever changed by receiving a live liver donation.

Mark shares what it’s like to live on both sides of the word waiting—waiting for answers, waiting for hope, and waiting for a second chance. His story isn’t just about survival; it’s about gratitude, resilience, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life rewrites the plan.

This conversation sheds light on the realities of organ donation, the courage of living donors, and why education and advocacy matter more than ever.

If you’ve ever wondered how far human kindness can go, this episode is for you.

Learn more and get involved:

• C.O.R.E. – Center for Organ Recovery & Education
  https://www.core.org

• Liver Education Advocates
  https://www.livereducationadvocates.org

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Don’t Just Boost Your Confidence — Nurture It

Confidence doesn’t always arrive all at once — sometimes it’s built quietly, through real-life experiences and showing up when things feel uncertain. In this episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, Pam and Linda sit down with Jill White, co-owner of Precious Pets Transport, to talk about how confidence grows when you stretch yourself, take risks, and learn by doing.

Jill shares her journey as a naturalized citizen from England, how stepping into new roles shaped her self-belief, and why confidence isn’t something you fake — it’s something you nurture over time. This conversation is about trusting yourself, gaining strength through experience, and realizing you’re capable of more than you think.

If you’ve ever questioned your abilities but kept going anyway, this episode is for you.

Unusual Christmases — The Ones We Never Planned (But Never Forgot)

Christmas doesn’t always follow the script. In this episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, Pam and Linda talk about the Christmases that looked nothing like we expected — and stayed with us forever. Pam shares the story of a Christmas morning 41 years ago that changed her life forever, when her first baby was born at 2:16 a.m. on December 25.

This episode is about the holidays shaped by hospitals, surprises, heartbreak, joy, and moments that divided life into before and after. It’s a reminder that some of the most meaningful Christmases aren’t picture-perfect — they’re real.

If you’ve ever had a Christmas that didn’t go as planned, this one’s for you.

For years, many of us have carried Christmas on our shoulders — the planning, the cooking, the decorating, the expectations. In this episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, Pam and Linda talk about what happens when you finally loosen your grip on the holiday and choose peace over perfection.

This conversation is about releasing guilt, redefining traditions, and giving yourself permission to enjoy Christmas instead of managing it. Because letting go isn’t giving up — it’s growing into the version of the holiday that actually fits this season of life.

Less pressure. More presence. And a Christmas that feels good again.

Episode 9: Moving Forward in the Face of Adversity — with J.T. Pogreba

In this inspiring episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, Pam and Linda sit down with J.T. Pogreba — a survivor of California’s devastating Dixie Fire whose story is a masterclass in resilience. After losing nearly everything, J.T. packed up her two dogs, rebuilt her life in Indiana, moved again to Florida, and now has her eyes on a brand-new adventure: moving to France.

Through all the chaos, one simple mantra kept her going:
“No matter what’s falling apart around you… you still have to get up and feed the dogs.”

This episode is about courage, reinvention, and the small daily acts of responsibility that keep us grounded when life feels impossible.

If you’re facing your own fire — literal or otherwise — this conversation is the reminder that movement, hope, and stubborn determination are always possible.

🚨 WHEN EVERYTHING FALLS APART — WHERE TO TURN📞 Suicide & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for immediate emotional support, 24/7, anywhere in the U.S.

Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis support via SMS.

Provides emergency shelter, crisis response, recovery assistance, and help after fires or natural disasters.
📞 1-800-RED-CROSS
🌐 redcross.org

Help for disaster recovery, temporary housing, financial aid, and rebuilding resources.
🌐 disasterassistance.gov

Provides immediate shelter, meals, clothing, and cleanup assistance.
🌐 disaster.salvationarmyusa.org

Dial 211 to connect with local food banks, housing support, financial aid, transportation, and senior services.
Free, confidential, 24/7.

Find local food banks anywhere in the U.S.
🌐 feedingamerica.org

Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788

Emergency help for pet boarding, veterinary care, and crisis support.
🌐 redrover.org

Many offer temporary pet housing or emergency food assistance.

❤️ A Reminder from J.T.’s Story:

“Even when everything is burning down around you… you still have to get up and feed the dogs.”
Sometimes the smallest responsibility is the anchor that keeps you moving forward.