Jan Muyskens taught more than gym class. She taught self-reliance, compassion, and how to build a bridge between people using nothing more than ski poles, stained glass, and a home-cooked meal.

This unforgettable PE teacher from Grand Junction, Colorado, lived 91 quietly remarkable years — shaping generations of students, building furniture and friendships alike, and feeding every stray dog or cat that crossed her path. In today’s episode, discover how one woman became the blueprint for strength, softness, and connection.

Not everyone makes the front page. But everyone leaves a story worth telling.

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Born in Czechoslovakia in 1938, Theresia’s journey carried her through war, across oceans, and around the world as a military wife — before she found her greatest joy on a quiet Tennessee back deck with coffee, books, and birds. This is the story of a life measured not by headlines, but by resilience, love, and everyday wonder.

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Melonie Wigley’s story is one of resilience and connection, making her a remarkable subject for our life stories podcast. She grew up crossing continents — from London to South Carolina to Tokyo — always adjusting and connecting with those around her.

Throughout her life as a nurse and childbirth educator, Melonie guided others with compassion. While her legacy remains quiet, it is far-reaching, filled with gentle signposts that helped others find their way.

Join us as we explore the documentary life stories that highlight the lives of ordinary people whose stories deserve to be told.

Not everyone makes the front page, but everyone leaves a remarkable life story worth remembering.

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