Generation Jones: Caught in the Middle
A Thousand Tiny Steps
As I contemplate my life, I realize some aspects haven’t really changed at all. That as much as I embrace things like using my phone to schedule things or text, I still cling on to the nostalgia from my childhood. Writing letters, having homemade food, and bopping along to the Styx and ABBA. In this episode, I look at how my childhood changed rapidly as I’m sandwiched between Boomers and Gen X-ers. Key Takeaways: [0:00] Music from the 70s is still popular today [1:54] The jokes surrounding “okay, boomer” [3:58] Good habits from baby boomers: keeping...
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You Have A Reason to Celebrate
A Thousand Tiny Steps
My friend is having to relearn how to walk and it’s frustrating to him, but he’s making little bits of progress every day and he should celebrate that. You should too. So often we only celebrate the big wins, the things that we deem worthy of celebrating. But in reality, everything is worth celebrating because you are inherently worthy as a human being that exists. Key Takeaways: [0:51] June is a month of new beginnings [2:13] Children’s awareness month and pride month [3:05] African American Music, the zoo, and why do people think eggs are dairy? [4:09]...
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I Broke 5 Minutes in the Mile. Then I Watched the Tape.
A Thousand Tiny Steps
I broke 5 minutes in the mile - and it’s not how I remember it. Memory is such a crazy thing that changes over time. We amplify some parts of our memory and dull others to fit the image we want to see. That’s what I did, but I have it on video to compare to my memory and it’s wild to see. Video is linked here and it’s helpful to watch to follow along with this episode! Key Takeaways: [0:00] Your memories change over time [2:11] Watching the video of me breaking 5 minutes in the mile [3:40] Going from asthmatic to realizing my potential [4:34] Finding...
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My Interview on The Human Experience
A Thousand Tiny Steps
I feel like everywhere I look now I see instances of secret keeping, of being told to be quiet, of lying for others. So when I listened to a podcast episode where a woman’s entire life she was told to keep a secret inside of her? That hit my soul. Which is also why I was so delighted when Jennifer chatted with me and got into how it impacts a person when they’re constantly told to be quiet. Key Takeaways: [0:00] The podcast that is all about keeping secrets [6:33] My interview on The Human Experience Resources: Connect with Barb: ...
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Running Taught Me to Love My Body
A Thousand Tiny Steps
Running was a part of my life for years and then… it was gone. I’ve had to rebuild my life piece by piece and in the process I’ve realized I need to get back into running. It’s the sport that taught me to love my body and more importantly gave me a community that understood the struggles and triumphs of running. Key Takeaways: [3:11] Running allowed me to love my body [5:11] The sexual abuse that’s prevelant to elite athletes [7:42] Being isolated from the running community [10:57] Thinking back to why I didn’t fight for myself [12:55] Running...
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What Does Consent Mean to You?
A Thousand Tiny Steps
I’m quiet. I freeze. I don’t say no. My consent is violated again and again by numerous people in different situations that still follow me today. I did a deep dive on the types of consent, what it actually means, and why the meaning of it gets tricky for people. In this episode, I explore the different types of consent and how those have gone wrong in my life. Key Takeaways: [0:00] Saying the quiet part out loud and sexual assault [4:11] I don’t defend myself or set boundaries [5:47] Consent: voluntary, informed, mutual, respect personal...
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Learning to Break the Silence
A Thousand Tiny Steps
The shouting starts, voices overlapping, and I freeze. I stay quiet hoping not to be noticed. Now, I’m having to unlearn that… A thousand tiny steps, right? It’s easier to not say anything, to justify the abuse, to defend those that have hurt me, but repeating traumatic situations because it’s familiar in my life can’t continue forever. This is how I’m taking small steps towards healing. Key Takeaways: [0:00] Giving $13,000 in scholarships [2:25] Cleaning out dance clothes [3:41] People want to be seen and heard [5:33] In conflict, I freeze up...
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The Number 13 is Sacred
A Thousand Tiny Steps
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Treat Yourself Like your Best Friend
A Thousand Tiny Steps
I went to Molly’s grave, but it’s not the same anymore. I know that as time passes, others forget, but I never will. So, as I grapple with that, I reflect on the amazing people I got to see, what I’m planning to do next with the podcast, and just sitting in my grief. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I don’t celebrate Mother’s Days anymore [2:50] The first Molly WOD not to be during death week [4:54] Visiting Molly’s gravestone and seeing Tim and Ricky [7:53] Kenny didn’t come visit Molly’s grave [9:46] Surround yourself with community in grief ...
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Visiting France with Gracie
A Thousand Tiny Steps
Grab a baguette or an Oreo Coolatta, and find out what Gracie has been up to for 3 months in France as I recount our family’s visit to France to see Gracie. From Gracie making a lot of supportive friends from all over the world to Jack eating all the ice cream he possibly can, and talking about the fact that it’s been 10 years since Molly died. Key Takeaways: [0:37] Gracie has lived in France for 3 months [3:05] Public transportation is one of the biggest differences [5:25] Food quality in France is superior to America [7:56] Disneyland Paris is different...
info_outlineGracie and I got together to talk about New Year’s resolutions, Wicked, our favorite swear words, and how we’ve grown. From lessons on not comparing yourself to others to realizing setbacks can actually be an opportunity for growth, listen to us as we come up with the most creative curse words we can think of.
G is for the grumbling that I do.
R is for the resolutions, toodle-oo.
A is very, very asshole-a-ary.
C is cunnnnn-tinuing another year to go.
I is insomnia that gives no rest.
E is existential dread all year…
Key Takeaways:
[1:10] Letter A
[1:58] Letter B
[2:36] Letter C
[4:09] Letter D
[18:02] Letter E
[4:46] Letter F
[5:32] Letter G
[6:23] Letter H
[7:20] Letter I
[8:00] Letter J
[8:38] Letter K
[9:20] Letter L
[10:00] Letter M
[11:21] Letter N
[11:58] Letter O
[12:56] Letter P
[13:45] Letter Q
[14:27] Letter R
[15:14] Letter S
[16:09] Letter T
[17:26] Letter U
[18:34] Letter V
[19:56] Letter W
[21:06] Letter X
[22:02] Letter Y
[22:19] Letter Z
[22:44] Gracie’s year has been filled with lots of setbacks and growth
[26:10] Gracie’s resolutions for the new year
[26:46] I feel like I’m in the middle of everything
[30:03] You can’t compare yourself to everybody else
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