The P-I-G: Stories of Life, Love, Loss & Legacy
Welcome to The P-I-G, a podcast where we explore life, love, loss, and legacy through real conversations, vulnerable discussions, and meaningful stories—guided by Purpose, Intention, and Gratitude. Hosted by sisters Kellie Straub and Erin Thomas, The P-I-G was born from the bond they shared with their late mother, Marsha—a woman whose life and love continue to inspire every story told. What began as a deeply personal project has since evolved into a growing legacy movement, including The Boxes, a developing film and television series inspired by the physical gifts their mother left behind—each one unwrapped at a defining life moment after her passing. At its heart, The P-I-G is about what matters most: connection. It’s a warm, welcoming space for open and honest conversations about the things we all carry—and the stories that shape who we are. While “loss” is often defined by death, our episodes explore a much broader truth: We grieve relationships, mobility, identity, careers, finances, health, confidence, memory, belongings, faith—even entire versions of ourselves. Through personal reflections, powerful guest interviews, and expert insights, each episode invites you to consider what it means to live fully, love deeply, grieve honestly, and leave a legacy that matters. Whether you’re navigating a loss, rediscovering your voice, or simply craving deeper connection—you belong here. 💬 Favorite topics include: Grief and healing (in all its forms) Sibling stories and family dynamics Love, marriage, caregiving, and motherhood Spirituality, resilience, and personal growth Legacy storytelling and honoring those we’ve lost 🎧 New episodes every week. Follow and share to help us spread the message that hearing the stories of others helps us create a more meaningful connection to our own and legacy isn’t just what we leave behind—it’s how we live right now. Hogs & Kisses, everyone. 💗🐷💗
Episodes
What does it mean to rebuild your life after unimaginable loss—and to keep choosing love, again and again?
In this powerful first installment of a two-part series, we sit down with our father: a Navy veteran, retired physician, and quiet hero who has lived through more heartbreak than most could imagine. He opens up about losing his 17-year-old daughter Laurie in a tragic accident, adopting the two of us (at ages 11 and 18), support...
What happens when someone walks into your life and helps rebuild the very foundation grief once tore apart?
Nearly 30 years ago, Katie (Hines) Thomas entered our lives not to replace what had been lost—but to hold space for all of it. In this deeply personal Mother’s Day episode, we sit down with our stepmom, Katie, and reflect on the three decades of love, loss, and legacy that have shaped our big, beautiful “family bush.”
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How do you survive the death of your husband, then one child... and then another? How do you hold on to hope when your own children are battling the same rare genetic cancer that took their father?
In this extraordinary episode of The P-I-G, sisters Kellie and Erin sit down with Diane Herman, a mother, founder, and unwavering woman of faith whose story defies understanding—and radiates grace.
Diane walks us through her unimaginable j...
In this special P-I-G Afterthoughts episode, Kellie and Erin circle back to reflect on their powerful conversation with Gini Thomas—whose story of love, loss, and resilience is still echoing in their hearts.
They unpack the layers of Gini’s journey: meeting the love of her life, surviving the accident that took him, navigating 24 surgeries and an eventual amputation, and ultimately becoming a fierce advocate for herself and others.
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When life changes in an instant, how do you rebuild from the ground up?
Gini Thomas faced this question head-on after a catastrophic motorcycle accident in 2012 that claimed the life of her husband and left her with devastating injuries—ultimately leading to the amputation of her leg above the knee.
Her story begins with love: meeting Joe, a musician twenty years her senior who brought peace and joy into her life before their world w...
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Curled up in pajamas with bowls of popcorn (affectionately called "pokey" by their late mother), sisters Kellie and Erin launch a brand-new PJs & Pokey series—an ongoing space for relaxed, heartfelt conversations about what they’re learning, how this journey is changing them, and the moments that matter most.
In this first PJs & Pokey episode, they take a step back to reflect on the unexpected ...
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On January 17, 2003, Lacy Jo Miller vanished.
A 20-year-old college student from Fort Collins, Colorado, Lacy was enjoying a night out with friends. But she never made it home. Ten grueling days later, her body was discovered in a remote canyon outside the city—her life stolen in an act of unthinkable violence.
As investigators uncovered the truth, they learned that her killer had posed as a police officer, pulli...
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Love. Loss. Legacy. These three words shape our lives in ways we often don’t fully understand—until we’re forced to. In part two of this powerful conversation with Marcus Straub and Jason Jepson, we explore the moments that changed them, the experiences that tested them, and the lessons they carry forward.
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What happens when two strong, driven, and deeply introspective men sit down to discuss life, love, loss, and legacy? You get one of the most insightful and thought-provoking conversations yet on THE P-I-G. In this episode, we introduce you to two of the most important people in our lives—Kellie’s husband, Marcus, and Erin’s boyfriend, Jason. But this isn’t just about their connection to us. These two powerful, ...
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In this deeply personal debut episode of The P-I-G, sisters Kellie Straub and Erin Thomas invite you into their family’s most sacred legacy—The Boxes. These carefully curated gifts, left by their late mother, Marsha, before her passing in 1994 arrived at pivotal life moments carrying her love, wisdom, and presence to bridge time and loss in a most extraordinary way.
Joined by close friend and producer Chris Howard, K...
Step into The P-I-G, a heartfelt podcast exploring life, love, loss, and legacy with Purpose, Intention, and Gratitude. Hosted by sisters Kellie Straub and Erin Thomas, each episode weaves personal stories, expert insights, and real conversations that inspire healing, connection, and reflection. In this trailer, get a glimpse of what’s to come—authentic storytelling, moments of laughter and tears, and the powerful journeys that rem...
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