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
Latest Episodes
A Mother's Fight for Justice, Legacy, and Love: Sabrina & Glenn Foster Jr.'s Story
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, S...
Grieving Unmasked: Love, Loss, and Finding Beauty in the Heartache with Brittany Wiederin
What does it look like to grieve openly, honestly, and without hiding the hardest parts?This week on Hope Comes to Visit, I’m joined by Brittany Wiederin—a wife, mother, advocate, and founder of the Handle Hard Better Foundation.A...
When Life Gives You Permission to Change - A Conversation with Dr. Durga Larkin
For decades, Dr. Durga Larkin's identity was deeply connected to her work as a cataract surgeon.Then one unexpected fall changed everything.After fracturing her dominant arm and facing the possibility that she might never return t...
When Grief Creates Purpose | Michelle Valiukenas on Pregnancy Loss, NICU Life & Hope
This week on Hope Comes to Visit, I’m joined by Michelle Valiukenas — founder of the The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation and mother to Sweet Pea, Colette, and Elliott.Michelle’s story begins with what she believed would be a t...
S2 Ep17 Hope & Healing: Finding Natural Paths to Wellness with Rachel Urton (Ep 60)
This week on Hope Comes to Visit, I’m joined by Rachel Urton — founder of Balanced Home Apothecary, mom of four, and someone deeply passionate about helping women and families find natural support that actually fits into real life....
