Welcome to The Never Alone Podcast with Iris Fischer Smith — Episode 18.
In this episode, Iris and Karen are joined by longtime friend and author Ann Averill for a heartfelt conversation that spans generations — from the cultural upheaval of the Woodstock era to the deeply personal journey of writing, teaching, adoption, and discovering true identity.
Ann shares:
• What it was like coming of age during the dramatic cultural shift of the late 1960s
• The confusion young women faced as roles rapidly changed
• Her journey from young mother to writer and teacher
• The heartbreak of burnout and redefining purpose
• Searching for her biological roots as an adoptee
• And ultimately, how she discovered an identity deeper than career or genetics
Through laughter, honesty, and decades-long friendship, this episode reminds us that identity is not found in trends, titles, or even family history — but in something far more secure.
💛 If you've ever asked, “Who am I really?” — this conversation will resonate.
📘 Order Iris’s book Never Alone at : IrisFSmith.com
📚 Find Ann C. Averill’s books on Amazon : https://a.co/d/0emhOl9W

Watch Episode 18 here: https://youtu.be/5fScde-PAVA

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