A Thousand Tiny Steps
This podcast is for people who want to experience personal growth. Finding joy in tragic moments is a difficult task, but by listening to the stories of an ordinary woman who goes through extraordinary experiences, you can learn how to get through anything. Hear stories from Barb Higgins, the woman who had a baby at 57, lost her daughter to a brain tumor, dealt with addiction, and so much more. Inside each episode, Barb shares a story from her life and how she got through each tough experience. From lessons learned to how she took her self-care to another level, Barb pulls you into her world of inspiring circumstances and leaves you wondering, how does she do it?
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Grieving A Person You Never Knew with Margaret
08/26/2025
Grieving A Person You Never Knew with Margaret
Margaret is an author who lost a brother she never even knew. The news was a shock and she wanted to know all the details. But she didn’t get all the details right away, it has been years of talking to others and research that helped show how the stories we carry throughout our lives impact our everyday choices. Key Takeaways: [2:41] I didn’t know I had a sibling that died and I needed to know more [9:15] We didn’t talk about his death, but it came out in my town anyway [14:01] My dad spilled all the details on what happened before he died [17:13] I finally looked at the accident in the newspaper [20:47] The secrecy of this story and wondering what might have been [23:39] Leaving town to escape the everything that surrounded his death [24:31] It was unsettling for people to know more about the story than me [26:56] Learning the identity of who killed my brother [30:01] How we carry stories throughout our lives [39:10] Losing a baby and the loss of never knowing them either [41:01] Resources for people that lost a sibling [44:05] I wouldn’t write a book about the accident [47:25] My next novel Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Finding Happiness with Patrick
08/19/2025
Finding Happiness with Patrick
Patrick is 20 years old and has written a book that is filled with so much wisdom. We got to chatting about the impact of phones on society, instant gratification, his process for writing his book, and his unique outlook on life. In this episode, Patrick talks about his journey to find happiness and what he’s learned along the way. Key Takeaways: [1:23] Patrick’s basketball career and switching universities [5:37] How I wrote my book [9:32] Being addicted to your phone and getting a flip phone [15:35] Expecting instant gratification because of phones [23:32] Relationship expectations have changed and not in a good way [28:17] Reading a page from Patrick’s book about missing connection [29:53] The philosophers that have influenced the book [31:53] Living in the moment and meditating [34:21] Going to Bali to learn what Patrick has already [38:28] The framework from the book: the foundation of peace [41:53] Maslow’s hierarchy of needs [43:41] Lived experienced versus book knowledge [47:32] Gain wisdom from bad events Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Grieving for Two Decades with Matt
08/12/2025
Grieving for Two Decades with Matt
Matt, the host of The Life Shift, came on to talk about losing his mom, perfectionism, learning new ways to grieve, and how having a podcast has been so validating. He goes through his journey of grief over a lifetime and how for so long he did what society expected of him. Now he has a different view on life and tries to share it every week. Key Takeaways: [1:20] Losing my mom at age 8 and no one around me talking about their grief [5:02] Being perfect out of fear and grieving the things you didn’t get to do [8:41] I didn’t have a safe place and lost all of the items I cared about [11:49] I don’t really remember my mom and all the moving I did as a child [14:05] Using my mom’s death as a crutch and doing what I was “supposed to” in life [21:38] I feel like I’ve closed the door on grief with my mom [22:56] My grandma dying and having a conversation with her about our grief [26:47] Having a living funeral and saying the things you want to while they’re alive [30:23] If my mom hadn’t died, I wouldn’t be this version of me [32:26] My twenties was about doing what society expected of me [33:21] In my thirties, I took a break, grieved on my terms, and did something scary [32:35] Hearing other people's struggles is validating [41:56] The power of having control over someone else’s story [46:02] Losing a pet is a grieving experience that shouldn’t be invalidated [52:49] We don’t know what people are going through, meet them where they are Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Weight and Organ Donation With Gabby
08/05/2025
Weight and Organ Donation With Gabby
Gabby is the daughter of Tim who had a pig kidney put inside him, but he knows it’s only a temporary fix. So it sent Gabby on a journey to initially be a possible candidate to donate her kidney, but it became so much more. It has become a journey of health - and what that means to her. Key Takeaways: [1:51] Gabby traveled all over the country and took care of animals [4:33] Having a dad on dialysis needing a kidney but not being eligible due to BMI [9:39] Getting gastric bypass surgery, the pain, and the emotional hurdles [16:03] Finding out my partner has kidney disease [20:41] Discovering some of my weight is genetic [27:13] The choice of possibly donating my kidney and the stress on my mom [32:35] Believing in yourself even when it feels like everything is against you Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Exit 20? On The Grief Highway
07/29/2025
Exit 20? On The Grief Highway
Highway to Hell… waitttt a minute, sorry, wrong place, although it can feel like that sometimes. In this episode, I am once again brought back to making other people comfortable in my grief. I may be at exit twenty in grief on a really good day, but the others? Well, it can feel like the highway to hell. Key Takeaways: [0:46] Bereaved Parents Month and my mixed thoughts on it [3:01] The highway of grief, I’m at Exit God If I Know. [9:44] Making comments from our exit sounds terrible to others [12:30] I never get to have these memories with Molly again [17:36] Taking a step back and stepping into other people’s shoes [20:04] Seeing Molly’s friends and thinking of who she would be [21:43] Gracie never getting to do things with Molly again [23:16] Running, my birthday, moving my mom, and the tea that’s piping hot [27:53] Leave a review as a birthday present to me Connect with Barb:
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Waiting Years for a Diagnosis with Tammy
07/22/2025
Waiting Years for a Diagnosis with Tammy
Tammy went on a journey to find her diagnosis: Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Countless doctors, tests, misdiagnoses, and so many pills it made her head spin. After all the turmoil, she found her diagnosis, got treatment, and is living a great life today running again. Key Takeaways: [2:01] Finding out I have high blood pressure again and again [3:53] The beginning of taking medication after medication [9:48] Low potassium, terrible migraines, and horrid edema [12:40] Doing a mind/body program for high blood pressure [18:56] Being diagnosed with colitis and ovarian abscess [20:11] Being told I have a tumor on my adrenal gland and little syndrome [23:36] Getting the tumor removed: my life changed [29:11] Writing a book on my experiences [32:05] Entering a contest on a whim and winning! [35:47] Don’t stop advocating for your health Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Finding a New Relative with Eleanor
07/15/2025
Finding a New Relative with Eleanor
Eleanor joins me again to discuss our new relative: how we found her and the mix of emotions surrounding it. Excited, nervous, and a lot of feelings over the memory of our brother Jeffery. Finding out our deceased brother had a child who will never get to know him is another twist in our lives. Key Takeaways: [4:45] A woman reached out asking if we were related [7:46] Feeling intimidated, excited, selfish, and seeing my assumptions debunked [9:26] Finding Jeffery’s child felt so important because he’s dead [10:48] Protecting the memory of Jeffrey and the news [13:11] Finding out my dad wasn’t my dad was traumatic [17:11] Niece’s family support and what her life was like growing up [18:12] The similarities between us and what we’ll give her as a person [21:20] Jeffery’s traumatic brain injury [23:51] Visiting Jeff in Happy Valley [25:29] It takes a village to welcome someone new [28:36] Exploring new things and facing my fears Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Choosing to Breastfeed with Kelsey
07/08/2025
Choosing to Breastfeed with Kelsey
Kelsey is the amazing woman who supplied me donor milk when Jack was young. This concept didn’t exist when I was younger and I’m so glad this option does now. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other moms, get advice, and have support to breastfeed and not use formula if that’s what you choose. Key Takeaways: [1:47] Nursing all my kids to older ages and using donor milk [11:55] I nurse in public and criticism I’ve received [15:11] Using donor milk and great groups that support breastfeeding [20:31] Just nursing one child now and the feelings that come with it [23:06] My favorite memory nursing and having painful mastitis [28:58] Funniest memory nursing and a memory Barb’s track team never forgot [32:06] Advocate for yourself and find a IBCLC Consultant [33:39] Nurses giving the wrong information on breastfeeding Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Adjusting to my Changing Life
07/01/2025
Adjusting to my Changing Life
As I give out MollyB awards and receive an award of my own, I reflect on what I’m doing in my life, how I’m working towards my goals, what my priorities are, and how I am adjusting to my life which is changing rapidly. Key Takeaways: [1:09] Life still carries on even if Molly is dead [3:04] The story of Fanny Minot the person who I received the award in honor of [8:36] Matt Bonner: a famous basketball player who also received the award [9:43] Adversity in life, finding someone to blame, and looking at yourself [11:52] Not fixating on the result as a measure of success [12:36] You have to work hard all the time, you can’t just wish for it [13:48] Comparing yourself to others makes no sense [15:47] You are as sick as the secrets you keep and self sabotage [19:02] I want to go deeper into stories and not shy away from them [22:02] Having to adjust to my life changing Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Being a Mortician with Jenn
06/24/2025
Being a Mortician with Jenn
Jenn is a mortician who turned her life around. After dropping out of high school and working a low paying job that made caring for her children different she met her wonderful husband and got her GED. But when she got into her forties, she felt like she needed to do something for herself. So what did she do? Go to mortuary school, of course. Key Takeaways: [2:05] Dropping out of high school, but then changing my life in my forties [6:40] Getting diagnosed with ADHD and how that helped me succeed [9:15] How I got into mortuary school and what my classes are like [14:46] People going to mortuary school because it’s “goth and cool” [17:23] The job is about compassion and having a lot of people skills [20:33] My hardest classes, my internships, and the amazing story of how I got my job [24:57] What school didn’t prepare me for and the hardest part of my job [28:47] My favorite part is doing body removals because I get to know the person’s life [34:05] What my schedule looks like and my advice for people wanting to do the job [36:18] Going to mortuary school is the best thing I ever did, even when I wanted to quit [41:08] This job has been life changing to me Connect with Barb:
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Stop Telling Me How to Grieve
06/17/2025
Stop Telling Me How to Grieve
I’m tired of people telling me how to feel, how to grieve, when to grieve, and for how long. Many people project their emotions because they’re uncomfortable, but sometimes people just need to sit in grief and not have it minimized. Key Takeaways: [0:44] Stop telling me how to grieve and projecting your emotions [2:27] The memory chair [11:51] Minimizing grief and the advice people give [19:11] Being part of a Heart Warriors group and realizing I do belong [20:56] Being understood in my grief and cleaning out the closet [24:59] Think about what you’re saying to people Connect with Barb:
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The Concord Prom
06/10/2025
The Concord Prom
There has been drama in my town because the prom has been moved locations. This had me reminisce about my own prom, the things others remembered, the history of the prom in my town, and how it should be about bringing the community together. Key Takeaways: [1:45] The drama with the prom [3:27] What I remember about my prom [9:21] The prom moved to a few key locations, but it’s kept shifting [17:30] The history of the prom in my town [20:05] My message to the kids who prom got moved [23:32] What I think should happen with the future of the prom Connect with Barb:
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Living an Ordinary Life with Achondroplasia with Brenda
06/03/2025
Living an Ordinary Life with Achondroplasia with Brenda
Brenda has achondroplasia, a genetic condition which impacts her bones, but she doesn’t let it stop her from living an ordinary life. She talks about how it impacts her day to day, all the businesses she’s owned, and how she’s never know anything else so she doesn’t feel that different. Key Takeaways: [0:43] Brenda’s condition and how it impacts the body [6:00] A controversial treatment [9:09] Brenda’s childhood [14:52] Chronic pain, the jobs she’s had, and how it impacts her day to day life [22:12] Being an older mom, having a normal life, and being kind [26:44] I’m not disabled Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Running in College with Marty
05/27/2025
Running in College with Marty
When I met Marty in high school, I didn’t know it would lead to a decades long friendship, but here we are. We got together to discuss running at Boston College, the drama that came with it, what new sports Marty has discovered, and how our life has changed as we age. Key Takeaways: [0:43] How I met Marty: be beating her in a race [4:18] A love hate relationship, what unified us, and how we went to college together [12:09] The trauma so many of us runners shared [19:27] Marti moved and started a company, but then got injured [23:28] Becoming a competitive cyclist and reconnecting on social media [29:48] Finding a home in Arizona and the biking community there [39:21] Contemplating old age and the stage of my life Connect with Barb:
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Pig Kidney Transplant with Tim
05/20/2025
Pig Kidney Transplant with Tim
My friend Tim, is an extraordinary person who advocated for himself to get a kidney transplant - from a pig. With the help from his wife Karen, he prepared himself for the transplant, recovered, and is now living a better quality life. Although it is only a gap until he can receive a human kidney, it has helped give him and others on dialysis hope. Key Takeaways: [1:15] Tim’s kidney failure rapidly progressed [4:18] Tim put himself in the program to get a pig’s kidney [8:02] He wanted to quit dialysis, his recovery process, and what’s changed [13:26] The anti-rejection meds have their ups and downs [15:55] This transplant is just a bridge to a human kidney transplant [17:26] Karen, Tim’s wife’s, experience going through this [19:33] Having no social life and people not wanting to talk about death [21:17] Watching friends die, but finding hope and more time to live Connect with Barb:
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Going to the Boston Marathon
05/13/2025
Going to the Boston Marathon
I finally went to the Boston Marathon again, contemplated more deep feelings of grief, and saw some old friends from the running community. I think I’m finally ready to join the running community again and get involved in things. In this episode, I really want to hit home that you do what you need to do to get through grief. Key Takeaways: [2:45] Going to the Boston Marathon again [4:32] Losing your child is not the same as losing your parent or pet [6:01] Making changes, seeing Joanie again, and how running saved me [14:50] Not knowing your going to lose someone and my drug use [19:58] The new fundraiser and memorial workout for Molly [27:04] Do what you need to do in grief Connect with Barb:
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10 Years Without Molly
05/06/2025
10 Years Without Molly
As we are upon 10 years without Molly, this anniversary hits especially hard. It makes me relive all the days surrounding it, what I was like, what happened, and the connections that I’ve found. In this episode, I go into what has changed over a decade and what still remains the same. Key Takeaways: [0:36] The doctors proving Molly was dead was horrific [3:01] Going back to the Boston Marathon and not celebrating holidays [6:01] Going further into my drug use and my guests [9:57] Molly dying didn’t change the same issues we had as a family [14:36] Jack has always had a different version of the holidays [17:34] Getting back to doing 100 burpees a day [22:05] Battling my addiction to alcohol [22:39] 20 years ago I met Kenny and 20 years later we would unplug Molly [23:29] You don’t realize what your last moments with somebody will be [25:45] Having hope for the future Connect with Barb:
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Baylie’s Coma and What Went Wrong with Shawnee
04/29/2025
Baylie’s Coma and What Went Wrong with Shawnee
Baylie’s story is one of a night with friends gone wrong and how a series of choices lead to her death. From the police, to the hospital, to the investigation, to fighting to pull her off life support because she didn’t want that was a rollercoaster. It was so much more traumatizing than it had to be. But it inspired Shawnee to start a foundation, advocate for college safety, having a will, and writing a book to make sure others know: this can happen to anyone. Key Takeaways: [1:48] Baylie going off to college as a pre-med student in neuroscience [5:24] Going out with her sorority girls to have fun and switching to drinking water [6:48] Baylie wanted to leave early, got stood up, and things went wrong [12:23] She got hit by a car while we were thousands of miles away [16:07] Her injuries, the coma, and the struggle to get the police to look into the crime [23:49] Universities don’t have to be transparent and report deaths like this [27:03] Transferred to another hospital - and the first hospital missed something major [31:47] Fighting with the hospital to pull the plug and being left with severe depression [39:17] Creating the foundation and book about college safety and healthcare proxies [43:42] Partnering with a will company and an app to keep people safe in rideshares [47:11] I wrote the book to make a point: this can happen to anyone Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Finding Sobriety and Getting Pregnant With Skyler
04/22/2025
Finding Sobriety and Getting Pregnant With Skyler
Skyler’s story is full of ups and downs from having a rocky childhood to getting pregnant while addicted to then finding sobriety with a husband that supports her. Through her journey she has posted on social media sharing her story, most recently of the last words she said to her mom and the things that will stick with her for a lifetime. Key Takeaways: [1:48] My parents were addicts, being abused, and starting to use drugs [8:28] Getting pregnant, trying not to relapse, and losing my child [15:22] My child’s father dying and finding out in the worst way [25:53] Getting pregnant again and becoming sober [34:14] Not feeling judged by my husband and learning to communicate [40:11] Child services keeps getting called and being big on social media [50:57] My mom dying, saying the things I needed to say, and forgiving her [59:24] Don’t judge people because you don’t know what they’re going through Connect with Barb:
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The Forgotten Ones: Sibling Grief
04/15/2025
The Forgotten Ones: Sibling Grief
As I got into an argument with Gracie, it made me dive deeper into a topic that’s not talked about enough: sibling grief. People often focus more on the parent’s and not the child that has just lost the person they spent their formative years with. This can cause Gracie and I to have very different views and ways of grieving, but it has also opened my eyes on how to be more understanding. Key Takeaways: [2:30] Sibling vs parental grief [5:07] Gracie lost her person in this world that she did everything with [11:23] Our argument over the MollyB Gala and Gracie feeling like I care more for Molly [17:41] Gracie’s grief is different than mine and changed her identity [23:23] I’m trying to promote an event, but Gracie didn’t see it that way [26:27] People don’t think as much about sibling grief [29:31] Gracie feeling abandoned by us [33:36] People take as long as they need to grieve [36:12] How I can honor Gracie and what she needs [41:21] I just want Molly back Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Our Dad Was 82 When I Was Born With Eleanor
04/08/2025
Our Dad Was 82 When I Was Born With Eleanor
This week, I sat down with my sister Eleanor who had a very different upbringing than me considering our father was 82 when she was born. She talks about the judgements people have, having to work hard to forge connections in the family, and how she looks past ageism to come from a place of understanding. Key Takeaways: [2:58] My dad was 82 when I was born, but my childhood was normal [10:46] Misconceptions people had about my dad being older [18:15] Meeting people where they’re at and having patience [26:24] Family dynamics, finding out we’re sisters, and an age gap [34:23] The generational gap and not having family close in age [44:49] My upbringing doesn’t weigh me down and filling a void [49:09] Questioning who am I, teaching, and photography [57:26] Feeling lonely in life and hey, life is just gonna happen [1:04:09] Looking beyond ageism and how our experiences differed Connect with Barb:
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I Miss Molly
04/01/2025
I Miss Molly
In this episode, I just ask for you to sit with me in grief of losing my child. My thoughts on the birth of all my children, what I love, what I miss, and why dates are so important to people who are grieving. I contemplate Jack’s personality and the parts of both Molly and Gracie I can see in him. Key Takeaways: [1:37] Jack’s birthday and my children’s births [4:53] Dates are important and I can’t stop thinking of Molly [8:00] Not wanting to go into labor so soon and Molly’s birth [15:28] What Jack is like and how we handle holidays [18:26] My next guests and my message in this Connect with Barb:
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Finding Balance with Michelle
03/25/2025
Finding Balance with Michelle
Michelle and I sat down to have a conversation on her work with the nervous system, biofeedback, neurofeedback, traumatic responses, and addressing the root of a problem. She takes on work that’s not traditional in a therapist’s office, but is so needed because of the mind/body connection. Key Takeaways: [3:15] Michelle is a complementary therapist and looking at the nervous system [10:34] Teaching the next generation, trusting them, and rolling with the changes [18:41] What neurofeedback is and traumatic responses [33:27] Learning from a situation and young people’s relationship to technology [47:08] Not projecting my belief system, but addressing the root of the problem [59:18] A big part of Michelle’s work is doing seminars and having the non-profit Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Trauma, 3 New Siblings, and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar…
03/18/2025
Trauma, 3 New Siblings, and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar…
When Amy’s best friend's parents were murdered she suddenly didn’t just have a brother, but three new siblings who needed a lot of help after the trauma. That left Amy in limbo with her family dynamics and not feeling like she had a place. It shaped her identity as she went on to become a therapist. Key Takeaways: [2:33] Amy’s friends parent was murdered and suddenly they were all living with her [7:48] College was a huge adjustment, I thought I knew what I wanted, but hated it [11:44] Moving to Wisconsin, the cold sucking out Amy’s soul, and doing home therapy [16:25] How Amy’s background helps her - help others [17:51] Why Amy’s wedding got pushed back (spoiler alert: hi, it’s me) [24:34] Making another major life change by moving to Florida from Wisconsin [26:49] Pregnancy gone wrong and how she advanced in her job [33:33] People just want to feel validated [37:25] The stigma of having bipolar disorder [45:33] What can trigger bipolar disorder is interesting Connect with Barb:
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Finding a New Life with Emily
03/11/2025
Finding a New Life with Emily
I got to talk with Emily, a former runner of mine who was a highliner, dealt with Lyme Disease, chatted about how the cycle of trauma can continue, and the life that she’s living now. A nomadic one with more freedom to run her own business and take of her own life. Key Takeaways: [2:33] How Emily got into highlining [12:09] Dealing with Lyme disease [20:37] Splitting up from her husband [25:11] Generational trauma [35:23] Getting an RV, living a nomadic lifestyle, and a jewelry business Resources: Connect with Barb:
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The Season of Guests
03/04/2025
The Season of Guests
In this episode, I talk about my season of guests, how the podcast has changed, and debating what will happen in the future with the podcast. I have some amazing guests lined up who are all in some way connected to me. Key Takeaways: [3:28] My first season was about Jack and the second was about Molly [4:21] My third season about trauma and the fourth season was about being a mom [6:17] Season 5 and 6 in high school and the next were about chaos [9:43] Sharing the journey of 3 amazing women who have gone through trauma [15:00] Talking to the dance kids connected to Molly [16:34] Having a few episodes with my Boston University trackmates [23:13] Getting anxious about not progressing and thinking about next steps Connect with Barb:
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Dead Molly Money
02/25/2025
Dead Molly Money
Filing a lawsuit came with its trials and tribulations, but it also came with a check: dead Molly money. It has taken me so much time to process Molly’s death and put together a foundation. I have finally decided it’s time to really make the foundation into something, instead of just giving money away because doing so will help the true spirit of Molly. Key Takeaways: [1:45] Having to be quiet from the pain of settling lawsuits [7:40] The Dead Molly Money blog post [12:27] The amount of money I’ve given away and what the event will be like [15:01] The Spirit of MollyB Award and what it means [18:05] It’s become easier with me to deal with the money in a way that really helps [22:01] Come to the event! Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Period Stigma in Schools with Jenn
02/18/2025
Period Stigma in Schools with Jenn
This week, I sat down with my friend Jenn, a teacher who has helped create a thrift store and a period program for students. The Red Dot Program helps people have access to all types of period products and clothing without having to go to the nurse or make a big announcement. Key Takeaways: [2:56] What the Red Dot Program is and Jenn’s first period [7:22] Periods are not taken as seriously as other health issues [8:54] What products are in the lockers as well as clothing [13:06] The pushback the program has experienced and giving education [21:05] Jenn’s support and struggles with a period at a young age [25:26] Period underwear is too expensive [27:23] Homeless students dealing with their period [29:00] How to give items and donate [32:27] How the programs been perceived Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Lies about Anger
02/11/2025
Lies about Anger
I’m just angry. I don’t know if I’ll ever stop feeling angry when it comes to certain trauma, but I’m learning new ways to mitigate it. In this episode, I dig into what people think anger is, how I’m mad at myself, and why it’s okay to be angry, but what really matters is how you express it. Key Takeaways: [2:07] I make plans, they don’t go my way, I know they won’t, and then I get angry [5:34] I’m mad at myself and the universe and people think grief is inappropriate [16:50] Anger is a natural emotion, it’s sinful, an exaggeration of events [19:14] Fear, powerlessness, and self protection are under the surface of anger [20:43] The danger of not releasing your anger and Molly’s emotions [24:55] Men are quick to blame others for anger and how you view anger [30:02] How Jack views my anger, generational trauma, and how anger is expressed [39:23] Mad at myself for not achieving my goals, types of stress, and looping behavior [45:58] Social media is making people angry [52:27] Is it okay to be angry? Simplifying your life [57:19] Self blame, mindfulness, and clutching on tightly [1:01:18] Learning from my anger Resources: Connect with Barb:
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Period Poverty Exists Globally
02/04/2025
Period Poverty Exists Globally
Period poverty and the stigma surrounding getting products, learning how to use them, and having them on you is an uphill battle. People miss school, sports events, and other important life activities all because they might not be able to afford period products or are too ashamed to ask for free ones. Key Takeaways: [2:07] The pop culture movies that shaped how many women feel about periods [9:54] Social stigma around not knowing how to use products or having a period [14:43] The marathon runner that bled while winning [16:23] Not having access to quality products, missing school, and the reality of prisons [22:23] India and Kenya’s unique culture problems surrounding periods and solutions [31:13] Decreased sports participation and taking pain seriously [35:03] Experience teaching health, having boys take ownership, and my past athletes [42:55] Women with the worst outcomes medically and a transmans experience [47:59] Free period products in schools and how women are seen as gross [53:20] People shouldn’t be embarrassed to talk about their periods Resources: Connect with Barb:
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