By Allie Hanright

Lise St. Amant, a truly incredible woman, has taken the role of radio host. Aside from her roles as life coach, mental-health counselor, college professor, and loving human being, she also hosts a radio show titled “What If?” People who have gone through life-changing experiences join her to share their stories. Their reward is inspiring others and bringing them hope.

“I interview people I want to learn from,” St. Amant tells me, with care in her eyes. “I ask questions I feel the audience wants asked and share stories from people who have gone through incredible challenges, in hopes to inspire and turn people’s lives around.”

During the first show, Lise’s guest was a recovering heroin addict named Rachel Merrill. Rachel not only shared her triumphant story of overcoming her addiction, but also shared her achievement as a successful college student and soon-to-be-licensed drug counselor. She outlined how loved ones can affect the addict in their families, and shared her heartbreaking experiences of prison, homelessness, and transformation to a prosperous life. “She hopes that her story will not only save lives but help other addicts answer their own ‘What If?’” (WMPG promo blurb).

Lise, who was one of the first 50 women to graduate from Dartmouth College, earned a communications grant and started out as a journalist, writing and producing human-interest stories for national news outlets like CNN and NPR. She began life coaching in 2004 and developed her personal motto: “You already know where you need to go.”

If you know of anyone with a story or need for encouragement that may help turn their life around, tune into Lise St. Amant’s inspiring radio show, “What If?” It is an evolving program that adjusts to the informational needs of the listening audience.

The next segment, concerning veteran suicide rates and PTSD with guest Whit Coles, a veterans’ advocate, will be announced to SMCC students. To contact Ms. St. Amant with questions or information about an inspiring story, please don’t be afraid to send an email to whatifradio@yahoo.com.