Welcome to The Never Alone Podcast with Iris Fischer Smith — Episode 21.

In this special episode, Iris is joined by her younger brother Lance Fiser as they take a heartfelt walk down memory lane — sharing stories from childhood, growing up in Sharon, Massachusetts, and the experiences that helped shape who they are today.

From playful moments and family traditions…
to difficult experiences and life-changing lessons…
this conversation reflects on how both the good and the challenging moments of childhood leave a lasting impact.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Growing up together as siblings and lifelong friendship
• Childhood memories from the 1960s and 70s
• How family and neighborhood life shaped their values
• Lessons learned from difficult and unsafe situations
• The transition from childhood innocence to real-world awareness
• How early experiences influence identity, relationships, and character

They also reflect on cultural moments of the time — from classic TV shows to major historical events — and how those experiences shaped an entire generation.

This episode is a reminder that while life brings both joy and hardship, the relationships we build — especially within family — help carry us through it all.

Order Iris’s book Never Alone:
https://irisfsmith.com

Watch Episode 21 here:
https://youtu.be/GNKBDHfbTXU

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