Hope Comes to Visit

Hope Comes to Visit is a soulful podcast that holds space for real stories, honest conversations, and the kind of moments that remind us we’re never alone. Hosted by author, speaker, and former TV journalist-turned-storyteller Danielle Elliott Smith , the show explores the full spectrum of the human experience — from the tender to the triumphant. Through powerful interviews and reflective storytelling, each episode offers light, connection, and presence for anyone navigating the in-between. Whether you’re grieving, growing, beginning again, or simply craving something real, Hope Comes to Visit will meet you right where you are — with warmth, grace, and the quiet belief that even in the dark, transformation can take root. New episodes drop every Monday , so you can begin your week with a little light, reflection, and hope.

Hope Comes to Visit is a society podcast hosted by Danielle Elliott Smith, with 72 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Danielle Elliott Smith hosts Hope Comes to Visit, a society show with 72 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  What Happens When You Trust the Next Step: A Conversation with Dr. Calvin Sun

  Jul 6, 202657 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail What if one unexpected "yes" completely changed the course of your life? This week on Hope Comes to Visit , I'm delighted to sit down with board-certified emergency physician, author, entrepreneur, and world traveler Dr. Calvin Sun , whose journey to every country in the world began with... a lost bet. What started as a reluctant trip to Egypt eventually became a life dedicated to curiosity, adventure, and saying yes to experiences that most people only dream about. Along the way, Calvin earned his medical degree, practiced emergency medicine, founded Monsoon Diaries , and discovered that the greatest journeys aren't always measured in miles—they're measured by how much they change us. Together, we explore: • Why the biggest risk is often doing nothing at all • How travel teaches us to trust ourselves • The surprising relationship between fear and hope • Why uncertainty can be one of life's greatest gifts • How saying "yes" opened doors Calvin never imagined Whether you love to travel or simply need a reminder that life often rewards courage over certainty, this conversation will leave you looking at possibility in a whole new way. Connect with Calvin on his website the Monsoon Diaries. And find his book by the same name, The Monsoon Diaries here . Chapter Markers 00:00 – Welcome to Hope Comes to Visit 01:55 – Meet Dr. Calvin Sun 03:00 – The lost bet that changed everything 05:45 – Egypt, fear, and discovering the joy of travel 08:20 – Choosing medicine after losing his father 13:20 – Why taking the next step mattered more than certainty 17:30 – Traveling through medical school 22:45 – Building Monsoon Diaries 29:30 – Creating a global travel community 35:10 – Lessons learned from visiting every country 41:00 – Traveling with intention and ethics 46:15 – Visiting countries most people avoid 50:05 – How Dr. Calvin Sun defines hope 53:00 – Final reflections I’m so grateful you spent this time with us today. If Hope Comes to Visit has become a bright spot in your week, I’d love for you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, i HeartRadio, YouTube , or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. And if this conversation resonated with you, sharing it with a friend, leaving a review, or simply telling someone about the show helps more than you know. Until next time, take good care of yourself. And remember—your story matters. New episodes drop every Monday, so you can begin your week with a little light and a lot of hope. For more stories, reflections, and ways to connect, visit www.DanielleElliottSmith.com or follow along on Instagram @daniellesmithtv and @HopeComestoVisit

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  Episode #22

  Life Often Whispers Before It Shouts

  Jun 22, 202614 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>For the past several weeks, I've been exhausted.</p><p>Not normal tired. Not "I need a nap" tired. The kind of tired that makes you question yourself, your motivation, your energy, and whether something deeper might be going on.</p><p>This week, I wanted to share a personal story about finally listening to my body after weeks of brain fog, joint pain, fatigue, and feeling unlike myself—and the unexpected diagnosis that followed.</p><p>But this episode isn't JUST about the diagnosis.</p><p>It's about the ways we dismiss ou...

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  Episode #22

  Life Often Whispers Before It Shouts

  Jun 22, 202614 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail For the past several weeks, I've been exhausted. Not normal tired. Not "I need a nap" tired. The kind of tired that makes you question yourself, your motivation, your energy, and whether something deeper might be going on. This week, I wanted to share a personal story about finally listening to my body after weeks of brain fog, joint pain, fatigue, and feeling unlike myself—and the unexpected diagnosis that followed. But this episode isn't JUST about the diagnosis. It's about the ways we dismiss ourselves. The ways we explain away exhaustion, grief, burnout, loneliness, resentment, or that quiet feeling that something isn't quite right. It's about learning to listen before life starts shouting. Together, we'll explore what happens when we stop asking, "What's wrong with me?" and start asking, "What's trying to get my attention?" If you've been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply unlike yourself lately, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes hope doesn't arrive as a solution, but rather, as an invitation....An invitation to slow down, pay attention, and come home to yourself. Chapter Markers 00:00 Introduction: Life Often Whispers Before It Shouts 01:10 Feeling Exhausted and Unlike Myself 02:30 Ignoring the Signs 03:40 A Trip to Minneapolis and an Unexpected Rash 04:30 The Shingles Diagnosis 05:15 What My Body Was Trying to Tell Me 06:00 Why We Dismiss Ourselves 07:00 What Are You Trying Not to Hear? 08:00 The Questions We Already Know the Answers To 09:00 Lessons from Hope Comes to Visit Guests 10:00 Living Intentionally Instead of Perfectly 11:00 What's Trying to Get Your Attention? 12:00 Hope as an Invitation I’m so grateful you spent this time with us today. If Hope Comes to Visit has become a bright spot in your week, I’d love for you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. And if this conversation resonated with you, sharing it with a friend, leaving a review, or simply telling someone about the show helps more than you know. Until next time, take good care of yourself. And remember—your story matters. New episodes drop every Monday, so you can begin your week with a little light and a lot of hope. For more stories, reflections, and ways to connect, visit www.DanielleElliottSmith.com or follow along on Instagram @daniellesmithtv and @HopeComestoVisit

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  Episode #21

  A Mother's Fight for Justice, Legacy, and Love: Sabrina & Glenn Foster Jr.'s Story

  Jun 15, 202649 minS2

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Some conversations leave a mark on your heart.</p><p>This week's episode of Hope Comes to Visit is one of them.</p><p>My guest is Sabrina Foster—a mother, advocate, community leader, and founder of the Foster Family Foundation.</p><p>In 2021, Sabrina's son, Glenn Foster Jr., died while in police custody in Alabama. Since that day, she has devoted herself to seeking accountability, honoring her son's legacy, and supporting others through advocacy and community work.</p><p>What moved me most about this conversation wasn't simply the tragedy of what ha...

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  Episode #21

  A Mother's Fight for Justice, Legacy, and Love: Sabrina & Glenn Foster Jr.'s Story

  Jun 15, 202649 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Some conversations leave a mark on your heart. This week's episode of Hope Comes to Visit is one of them. My guest is Sabrina Foster—a mother, advocate, community leader, and founder of the Foster Family Foundation. In 2021, Sabrina's son, Glenn Foster Jr., died while in police custody in Alabama. Since that day, she has devoted herself to seeking accountability, honoring her son's legacy, and supporting others through advocacy and community work. What moved me most about this conversation wasn't simply the tragedy of what happened. It was listening to a mother tell the story of her son. Before Glenn was a headline, he was a little boy she adored. He was a student, an athlete, an entrepreneur, a father, and someone who believed deeply in helping others succeed. Throughout our conversation, Sabrina shares stories of raising Glenn, watching him achieve his dreams, building businesses, becoming a father, and creating a life filled with purpose. We also talk about grief, resilience, faith, activism, healing, and the reality of continuing to live after unimaginable loss. Sabrina's love for her son is evident in every word she speaks. And perhaps that's what stayed with me most. This isn't simply a conversation about loss. It's a conversation about love. Connect with Sabrina through The Foster Family Foundation. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget Apple now has video! Chapter Markers 00:00 Introduction 02:39 How Danielle and Sabrina Connected 04:43 Tell Us About Glenn Jr. 07:54 Raising a Son of Excellence 12:17 Football, College and the NFL Dream 13:18 Watching Your Child Live Their Dream 15:25 Life After Football 18:54 Building Businesses and Creating Legacy 22:05 The Trip Through Alabama 22:53 The Arrest 24:19 When Things Stopped Making Sense 26:08 A Mother's Instinct 28:18 The Phone Call No Parent Should Receive 31:02 What Officials Said Happened 32:23 The Independent Autopsy 35:23 The Pursuit of Justice 36:31 Grief, Survival and Finding Purpose 39:33 The Foster Family Foundation 42:17 What Legacy Means to Sabrina 43:42 How Sabrina Defines Hope 45:01 How to Support the Foundation 46:19 Accountability and Systemic Change 47:42 Final Reflections I’m so grateful you spent this time with us today. If Hope Comes to Visit has become a bright spot in your week, I’d love for you to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. And if this conversation resonated with you, sharing it with a friend, leaving a review, or simply telling someone about the show helps more than you know. Until next time, take good care of yourself. And remember—your story matters. New episodes drop every Monday, so you can begin your week with a little light and a lot of hope. For more stories, reflections, and ways to connect, visit www.DanielleElliottSmith.com or follow along on Instagram @daniellesmithtv and @HopeComestoVisit

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