The Hope Table
A weekly podcast where hope, healing, and humanity come together.
Each week, The Hope Table welcomes guests from all walks of life — from mental health and medical professionals to entrepreneurs and changemakers, all sharing stories that inspire growth, compassion, and purpose.
Through honest conversations and uplifting insights, this podcast invites listeners to sit down, listen in, and rediscover the power of hope in everyday life.
Themes include:
- Mental health and emotional well-being
- Personal and professional resilience
- Stories of innovation and impact
- Building communities of care and kindness
Pull up a chair, there’s always room for hope at the table.
Shows are aired in the San Bernardino through the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California on X95.7 on Sundays at 9:00 AM.
The Making Hope Happen Radio Show remains in this feed to listen to and enjoy.
Podcasting since 2021 • 170 episodes
The Hope Table
Latest Episodes
Stop Waiting: Cynthia’s Colon Cancer Wake-Up Call
On this episode of The Hope Table, Erin Brinker sits down with colorectal cancer survivor Cynthia Hernandez and surgeon Dr. Joseph Ruan to talk about the diagnosis Cynthia never saw coming—found during a “check-the-box” c...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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56:39
On the Edge of Life: Surviving a Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
In this episode of The Hope Table, host Erin Brinkersits down with Dr. Jeffrey Hsu, vascular surgeon with Kaiser Permanente, and his patient Phil Crawford, a survivor of a ruptured aortic aneurysm—an event that is of...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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56:40
Grief, Grace, and the Courage to Begin Again: A Conversation with Teresa Bruno
In this episode of The Hope Table, Erin Brinker sits down with designer and storyteller Teresa Bruno, founder of Jordan Alexander Jewelry and host of the Soul Talks podcast. Teresa shares how her jewelry line skyro...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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59:40
Gut Health Unveiled: How Your Digestive System Shapes Well-Being
In this episode, host Erin Brinker welcomes Dr. Timothy Jenkins, a board-certified gastroenterologist, for an in-depth discussion on gut health and its far-reaching impact on overall wellness. Dr. Jenkins explains the anatomy and function of th...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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56:00
AI, Adaptation, and Empowerment: The Journey of Manal Iskander
In this episode of The Hope Table, Erin Brinker welcomes trailblazer Manal Iskander, founder of PC Tronics. Manal shares her inspiring journey from Egypt to Austria to the United States, rising as a leader in IT and innovation. The conversation...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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56:33