This Is This

Our new podcast, THIS IS THIS! A husband and wife perspective on what and why we are talking about life and love with a spouse with a giant life-altering medical event. "You know what this is? This is this." Kristen survived a Spinal Stroke. David survived Kristen's Spinal Stroke. And life moves forward....

Victoria and William 04/25/2020

Victoria and William Today, April 25, 2020, is a very special day for two very special people. Even though the big wedding has to be postponed during the pandemic, people who ought to be married can still get married - if we are careful and thoughtful about it. Happy Elopement Day to Victoria and William! Let's do it again in August. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/14141933

Les Jours de la Semaine by Mr. Rogers 04/08/2020

Les Jours de la Semaine by Mr. Rogers One thing I'm hearing over and over during this time of harboring in place (ie. lockdown & curfew) is that people are losing track of the days. The struggle is real! Is it Monday? Saturday? The 7th? The 12th? /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/13910189

A Bird Lands On A Windowsill 04/05/2020

A Bird Lands On A Windowsill As we sit at the table recording today's episode, there's a flock of seagulls next door at the Food Lion. They've been "vocal" for several days now. What gives? Also, have the doldrums? Could the game of chess be the answer? /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/13857170

I Like To Take My Time, by Mr. Rogers 04/04/2020

I Like To Take My Time, by Mr. Rogers Today's reading from Mr. Rogers is about how it's okay to take your time. One thing we all have right now, as we are practicing social isolation in our homes, is TIME. How do you want to spend it? /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/13849049

Truth and Freedom 04/01/2020

Truth and Freedom We're in the second week of social distancing (i.e. not leaving home at all!) and today we were kind of bored. There's a lull. The doldrums. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/13792415

The Arts May Save Our Spirits 03/30/2020

The Arts May Save Our Spirits Have you had a chance to listen to, or watch, any of the free performances of music or theater during your social distancing? I'm trying to soak in all that I can. I've always said it, and now I really believe it: the Arts will save our spirits. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/13770539

It's Good To Talk, by Mr. Rogers (and Dear Abby) 03/27/2020

It's Good To Talk, by Mr. Rogers (and Dear Abby) David and Kristen share with you one of our morning rituals, froggy throat and all. Horoscopes, Dear Abby, coffee, and kisses. Stay tuned to the very end for a little treat during your time of self isolation. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/13728053

I Need You, by Mr. Rogers 03/26/2020

I Need You, by Mr. Rogers Today's little check-in includes our determination to get some exercise. We also have a poem from Mr. Rogers called, "I Need You." /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/13712639

Back From Hiatus 03/25/2020

Back From Hiatus Hellooooooo, This is This listeners!!!! /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/13699148

Where Have We Been? 01/30/2019

Where Have We Been? Kristen and David had an unexpected hiatus from THIS IS THIS. Apologies!!! Life got the better of us, schedules were bananas, and Kristen had the world's worst cold. Blech. No one needed to hear that up close and personal. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/8456612

Truth and Reconciliation 11/20/2018

Truth and Reconciliation We had a wonderful conversation with the ER MD who discharged Kristen when she was paralyzed from chest to toes. 01/09/2017 was a harrowing day; the ER made everything a little bit worse. After many months we got to have a face-to-face with "Dr. Doe." /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/7623998

Why Do Good People Do Bad Things? 10/23/2018

Why Do Good People Do Bad Things? Ethics, philosophy, nationalism, altruism - /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/7278239

Adversity and Conflict: What Do You Do? 10/15/2018

Adversity and Conflict: What Do You Do? David and Kristen spend some time talking about adversity and conflict they have experienced as children and then as adults. How did they handle it as kids? And as adults? What's different? And what would they say to their younger selves? What do YOU do? /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/7182302

David & Kristen Checking In Again 10/01/2018

David & Kristen Checking In Again After several weeks of interviews with very cool people, David and Kristen check in for an update. We're glad to be back together again with you on THIS IS THIS! /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/7110416

Interview with Bill & Bonnie: "Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind." 09/23/2018

Interview with Bill & Bonnie: "Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind." - Shakespeare. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/7079689

Joellen and James: A Coal Miner's Daughter and an Actor 09/16/2018

Joellen and James: A Coal Miner's Daughter and an Actor Joellen & I met when we worked together at a little Irish Pub. We’ve been thick as thieves ever since. You’d think, at some point, I’d have asked her about growing up in West Virginia as a coal miner’s daughter. In July, we sat down together and she told me all about it. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/7050985

Patron Saint Of All The Animals: Sherry Ramsey, Esq. 09/10/2018

Patron Saint Of All The Animals: Sherry Ramsey, Esq. I’m delighted to introduce you to my remarkable friend, Sherry Ramsey, Esq. She is a licensed attorney in NY and NJ and an Adjunct Professor. I can’t say enough about this passionate and compassionate woman. Pour yourself a beverage and join us as Sherry shares her secret to a long successful marriage, the importance of friendships, and her stunning law career on behalf of animals, prosecuting animal cruelty cases. While her work is dead serious, her personality is charming and good fun. Quite the combo /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/7027540

Prerecorded Interview with Mom and Dad (07/27/2018) 09/02/2018

Prerecorded Interview with Mom and Dad (07/27/2018) This summer I was able to sit down with my parents for another conversation for THIS IS THIS. We are airing this on 09/02/2018: their 59th Wedding Anniversary!!!! Happy Anniversary! /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6996418

They Look Exactly the Same After 30+ Years Together 08/26/2018

They Look Exactly the Same After 30+ Years Together Meet Couple #100: Allen & Gary! Together for over 30 years, our dear friends share their remarkable story of finding & loving one another over the decades, long before Marriage Equality was legal. If you ever questioned the significance & importance of ME, listen to this conversation. Certainly these two men should be married to one another & have their marriage recognized and honored in every way. Every couple should wish for the length of years & the depth of friendship & love that Allen & Gary share. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6969410

Interview: Miriam - Our Daughter Has Rett Syndrome 08/19/2018

Interview: Miriam - Our Daughter Has Rett Syndrome Rett Syndrome: /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6942961

CVille Pilgrimage: Interview with Mark & Joann Jeter 08/11/2018

CVille Pilgrimage: Interview with Mark & Joann Jeter Pre-recorded interview: Mark and Joann Jeter. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6914423

Preview of Season Two 08/05/2018

Preview of Season Two Welcome back to Season Two! This little intro is just a teaser of some very special pre-recorded interviews. Have a listen and stay tuned for our first episode on August 12th. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6882864

How YOU Doin'? 07/16/2018

How YOU Doin'? David and Kristen check in to talk about how they are doing in this last episode of Season 1 of THIS IS THIS. When this podcast began in early March, Kristen had just broken her ankle. It was a little over a year since her Spinal Stroke. Today they recap how far they've come, what physical and emotional hurdles continue to exist, as well as one or two things they look forward to. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6814146

Travelin' Shoes and the Origin of Mansplaining 07/11/2018

Travelin' Shoes and the Origin of Mansplaining This week David and Kristen are keeping it light. It's the season for summer vacations and traveling. Kristen can't really do a whole of that anymore, so she's talked David into telling some of his wonderful tales of travels past. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6796319

Vows: How Are We Doing? Part II 07/02/2018

Vows: How Are We Doing? Part II We continue to take a look at our wedding vows. We wrote them and recited them. Are we living them? A love that is constant and yet ever changing.... a source of creativity and light... equal partners.... Let's find out! /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6764529

Vows: How Are We Doing? Part 1 06/25/2018

Vows: How Are We Doing? Part 1 Kristen and David take a look at their wedding vows. The words and language are so important. What are we promising? What do we mean? Do we still mean it? How are we doing? /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6739678

Legacy and Equality 06/19/2018

Legacy and Equality Kristen just officiated a wedding for a couple who stunned her during their premarital counseling sessions. They were already looking ahead at how their Union would impact the world around them. Wow. Just, wow. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6719562

The Metafiction of Life 06/11/2018

The Metafiction of Life How do we tell the stories of our lives, remaining truthful, while omitting particularly private elements? How do we tell the story about a person's action without telling about the person? /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6691763

The Big Questions 06/04/2018

The Big Questions David and Kristen talk about The Big Questions... /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6664732

Sometimes You Win and Sometimes You Lose 05/28/2018

Sometimes You Win and Sometimes You Lose While David attempts "miming" a podcast (it doesn't work), Kristen talks about discouraging news from the Medical Board of SC. /episode/index/show/thisisthis/id/6639969

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