Best Meg Pearson Podcasts (2025)

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7. When Politics and Relationships DO Collide 6:00

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Politics and spirituality aren’t separate - they never were. In this episode, I share my own journey from head-in-the-sand avoidance to seeing politics as a mirror of character and values. From the vaccine moment that exposed cracks in the spiritual community, to the dangerous overlap of religion, politics, and cult dynamics, I unpack why neutralit…

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Lorna Brunelle -328 26:37

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Facing an illness is very much like being a buoy: we have to rise up, we have to learn to float, and carry ourselves in the storm. While we’re staying afloat in the storm, we are also a beacon for others. -Lorna J. Brunelle There are lots of stories about the ties that bind mothers and daughters. When Lorna Brunelle’s mother, Wanda, was diagnosed w…

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Hank Phillippi Ryan -327 26:36

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That little girl in the hayloft always wanted to be a writer. I’m the poster child for following your dreams in midlife because I didn’t write my first book until I was 55. -Hank Phillippi Ryan Imagine a 43-year career as an investigative reporter with 37 EMMYs and 14 Edward R. Murrow awards. Now imagine a brilliant midlife move, where all that exp…

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6. Closing Doors Without Apology 6:45

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Endings don’t always need an explanation. In this episode, I talk about the radical power of sovereignty - the ability to close doors without apology. From relationships to businesses to lifelong chapters, sometimes “I’m done” is a complete sentence. I share the lessons I’ve learned from closing big doors in my own life, including why I’m bringing …

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Jenna McCarthy -326 22:03

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When the scariest thing happens and you get through it, you realize that you’re stronger than you ever thought you could be. -Jenna McCarthy Making that appointment to schedule her first mammogram was on Jenna McCarthy’s mind for a while. At 41, she just wanted to get it over with and “check that box.” What she didn’t expect was what happened next.…

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5. Not Everything Is Your F*cking Ego 8:02

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The line between spirituality and religion isn’t as clean as we like to believe. From hierarchy and ritual to toxic leaders and spiritual bypassing, many “wellness” spaces mirror the very systems they claim to break free from. In this episode, I unpack the parallels, call out the manipulation, and share why true spirituality is found in the quiet, …

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Dayla Arabella Santurri -325 23:21

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There’s a difference between doing what you’re good at and doing what you love. -Dayla Arabella Santurri In this week’s episode of The Story Behind Her Success, I welcome longtime friend Dayla Arabella Santurri into my living room for a masterclass in reinvention, fearlessness, and the power of “yes”. From running the iconic Scullers Jazz Club to p…

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4. Why I Burned Down Most of My Spiritual Practices But Still Stand By Breathwork 7:52

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The wellness world is overflowing with hacks, rituals, and spiritual bypassing that rarely deliver what they promise. In this episode, I share why I’ve burned down most of my spiritual practices; but continue to stand by Breathwork as the one tool that’s accessible, real, and proven to transform both body and mind. Grab my free ⁠Burn It Down Workbo…

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Judith L. Pearson -324 24:04

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Radical is the Latin term for “root”. Years ago, the radical mastectomy was developed, with the belief that if the surgeon dug deeper into a woman’s chest, they could get to the root of the cancer. -Judy Pearson Not so long ago, cancer was the “C” word and no one talked about breast cancer, especially women who emerged from their brutal treatments …

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3. Burn Story - Torching Diet Culture: Food Freedom with Kim Baser 27:14

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Just in time for Canadian Thanksgiving, I sat down with Kim Basler—a former fitness industry pro who burned it all down to reclaim her freedom with food, body, and life. We talk about: 🔥 The harm of diet + wellness culture 🔥 Kim’s journey from fitness coach to intuitive eating + HAES advocate 🔥 The gifts of radically shifting her relationship with …

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Kendra Petrone -323 24:37

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I’ve always wanted to keep people company and make them laugh. I want to hear what people are going through, because chances are, I’ve already gone through the same thing. -Kendra Petrone Meet a talented young woman who is part of the only all-female morning show on the radio in Boston. The legendary Magic 106.7/WMJX www.magic1067.com has been a fe…

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2. Burn it Down Story: Sarah Vermunt of Psychic Normies & Careergasm 39:54

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This week on Burn It Down, I’m reuniting with the one and only Sarah Vermunt. You might know her as a straight-shooting career coach, but today we’re talking about her latest plot twist—stepping into her clairvoyant psychic gifts. We get into the messy middle of reinvention—the part nobody Instagrams—the doubt, the WTF moments, and the courage it t…

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Meg Hogan -322 22:16

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Nobody ever says, “I can’t wait to go to a nursing home.” Instead, they say, “keep me at home for as long as possible,” and that’s exactly what we do. -Meg Hogan Growing old is hard, right? Now imagine how difficult it is for a senior citizen who doesn’t have the means to take care of themselves. How about a person with disabilities whose family ne…

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Melissa Dupuis -321 22:30

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Enjoy this beautiful life you’ve been given. Don’t ever take it for granted. -Melissa Dupuis It’s been two years since Melissa Dupuis shared her story on this series, and what a couple of years it has been. At only 38, this wellness enthusiast, Pilates instructor, and former professional ballet dancer was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Her l…

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Gwen Borden & Amy Goober -320 21:52

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There are no bad experiences, just the ones you don’t learn from. If you don’t learn from bad experiences, you will make the same mistakes over and over and over again. -Gwen Borden & Amy Goober This week’s story features a mother and daughter who have written a love story, filled with priceless advice for us all. The book, entitled My Mother Alway…

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1. Burn it Down: The Messy Middle - Loss, Leaving Paradise, and Starting Over 7:17

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Welcome to Season 1 of Burn It Down—and damn, it feels good to be back. After a year off, I’m relaunching this podcast with a fire in my belly and a whole new lens on life. In this premiere episode, I’m sharing the truth about what’s gone down since I last hit record: losing our baby, rebuilding my identity back in small-town Ontario, and burning d…

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Karen Marinella Hall -319 24:18

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People will tell you everything you need to know. You just need to LISTEN to what they are saying. -Karen Marinella Hall Out of the blue, I got an email from a fan of the show about this week’s guest…and I cannot wait for you to meet her. Many news anchors are beautiful. They can walk the walk and talk the talk, but there’s something missing behind…

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Halley Elwell -318 25:11

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When something bad happens to you, how do you grieve it without getting stuck in suffering? -Halley ElwellImagine being 11 years old when your face suddenly begins to change. Tumors form on your jaw, and the diagnosis is an incurable condition called Neurofibromatosis. This is the story of singer/songwriter Halley Elwell www.halswellmusic.com. Rais…

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Zenobia Moochhala -317 23:47

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It’s very easy to focus on fixing your failures. But how do you take what is successful and keep building on that? The answer is: focus on what you do well and make it even better. -Zenobia MoochhalaMeet entrepreneurial superstar Zenobia Moochalla. Born in Mumbai, India, Zenobia came to the United States at 20 to attend Brandeis University and is o…

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Pat Monteith -316 22:03

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Every week, I have access to astronauts, researchers, and scientists as a NASA Solar System Ambassador, and it’s beyond a dream come true. -Pat MonteithPat Monteith remembers hearing John F. Kennedy tell the nation that we would send a man to the moon by the end of the 1960s. On that day, the president’s words shaped her lifelong fascination with s…

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Carol Conway Bulman -315 22:43

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I was in my 20s when I read the book: Breaking the Glass Ceiling, and I remember saying to myself: I’m gonna do that. -Carol Conway BulmanCarol Conway Bulman is the proud daughter of real estate legend Jack Conway, but becoming CEO and Chairman of his real estate empire wasn’t handed to her. In this up-close and personal interview, Carol shares her…

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Naomi Judd -314 25:46

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When we first moved to Nashville, we lived in a pitiful apartment, and Wynonna, Ashley, and I slept in one bed. All we had to eat was bologna and crackers. -Naomi JuddThe story you are about to hear is a piece of country music history because it is the final full-length interview featuring country music superstar Naomi Judd. Sadly, Naomi took her o…

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Laura DeSisto -313 23:13

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There is something about facing down your biggest fears that really changes you on an elemental level. -Laura DeSistoHappy 4th of July weekend, everyone! This week’s success story is a listener favorite…and perfect to listen to in the car on your way to the beach. You may have heard that it’s the 50th anniversary of the movie that made a lot of peo…

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Christy Cashman -312 26:06

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There are no shortcuts in life. It is going to take time to find success. Do it anyway. -Christy CashmanWelcome to the story of Christy Cashman, a listener favorite on The Story Behind Her Success. This interview launched about two years ago, and when I lost my voice due to acute laryngitis, I had to put recording new shows on hold and went to my l…

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Erica Horan -311 23:22

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When I was serving in Afghanistan, it was always mission first. You have to get the “scared” out of your mind. I told myself that God put me here for a reason. -Erica HoranBy popular demand, we’re reissuing a handful of our most popular interviews. Meet Boston Medflight www.bostonmedflight.org nurse and US Air Force veteran, Erica Horan. Recorded 5…

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Julie Gerstenblatt -310 25:27

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We all have “favorite places”, and for this week’s guest, it is the island of Nantucket. Julie Gerstenblatt has been spending her summers there since she was just a child. Accessible by air or by ferry, Nantucket is located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. Steeped in history, Nantucket was once the whaling capital of the world, and even today, i…

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Colleen Esposito, Part 2 -309 24:02

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Success isn’t grades, money, or status. It’s fulfillment, joy, and kindness that come together to allow you to live your best life. - Colleen EspositoWelcome back to part 2 of my interview with my daughter, Colleen Esposito, co-author of Nelson’s Garden and our follow-up children’s book, Nelson’s Garden & the Free Little Flower Stand. It’s been a j…

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Colleen Esposito, Part 1 -308 25:16

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Getting a book published is not for the faint of heart. It’s kind of heartbreaking because you have this book you’ve poured your heart and soul into, and you’re hoping readers will love it, too. -Colleen EspositoI’ve wanted to introduce my daughter, Colleen, to you for the longest time, and here she is! Recorded from the window seat in her home jus…

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Wong Sisters -307 22:29

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They always say, you can’t choose your sister, but I would choose mine. - Linda Wong ChuIf you are ever visiting the Boston area and you need a hot tip for the best Chinese food around, the family-owned Kowloon is the place to go! We’re on the road to Saugus, Massachusetts, for this episode, and you better believe there will be a takeout bag of Kow…

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Susan Kanoff-306 22:38

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A good outfit can make you feel confident. Uncommon Threads is a non-profit that boosts the self-esteem of low-income women through the power of clothes. We focus on dignity and respect. -Susan KanoffMeet Susan Kanoff, style blogger, influencer, and Founder of uncommonthreads.org. A life-long fashionista with a heart of gold, she has spent her care…

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Jessica Fein, Part 2 -305 21:48

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My daughter Dalia taught me about courage, sweetness, patience, and love. I am who I am because of her. We were meant to be together. -Jessica FeinWelcome to part two of my interview with Jessica Fein, author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams and Broken Genes. Jess and her husband, Rob, adopted three children from Guatemala. When their d…

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Jessica Fein, -304 20:45

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We spent five years trying to have a baby and then decided to make the switch from baby making to family making - Jessica FeinWe’re back in my cozy living room for this episode of The Story Behind Her Success. I’m learning that when you're sitting on a comfy couch with the fire going, the time you spend together feels more like a chat between frien…

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Roseann Sdoia Materia 2025 -303 25:30

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There were two flashes of white light at my feet, like quick fireworks, and then everything went black. My brain knew that my right leg was beyond repair. -Roseann Sdoia MateriaApril 15, 2013: That’s the day the bombs went off at the Boston Marathon finish line. This is the story of an innocent bystander who lost her right leg when the second bomb …

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Erin Gallagher -302 22:56

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We are on a mission to inspire and empower children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together. -ErinGallagherThe living room edition of the series continues with an interview with Erin Gallagher, a young mother of three who teamed up with a friend and neighbor to create the Children’s Museum of Franklin. www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org. …

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Julia Wrin Piper -301 22:54

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Being a scientist is a way of looking at the world, and asking the question 'why' without your own pre-conceived notions. I’ve learned that it’s also a great way of doing business. -Julia Wrin PiperHow do you go from scientist to CEO? Meet Julia Wrin Piper. She’s got degrees in Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, and Evolutionary Biology from UC/Berke…

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Lauren Birmingham -300 21:40

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The Amalfi Coast is a dream place, and when I saw it for the first time, something shifted in me. I knew I had to live there. -Lauren BirminghamBorn into an Italian-American family of great chefs, Lauren Birmingham has an innate love of food and family. As a child growing up in Cranston, Rhode Island, she spent hours swinging in a hammock under a c…

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Cheryl Salto -299 22:56

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Family comes first & chocolate comes second! - Cheryl SaltoWe’re back in my cozy living room with the fireplace roaring for another edition of The Story Behind Her Success. In the spotlight, a registered nurse and mother of two who makes chocolate treats all day long in her home kitchen, for special occasions. Check out Cheryl Salto’s yummy chocola…

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Sarah Elizabeth -298 23:20

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This is a book about empowerment. It’s about finding yourself within the rubble. -Sarah ElizabethSarah grew up on a dirt road in rural Maine in a farmhouse built in 1770…an idyllic childhood until it completely disappeared when her parents divorced when she was in high school and her family as she knew it, fell apart. “ As a young woman, the image …

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Anna Sabatino -297 21:24

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What’s my definition of fear? False Evidence Appearing Real. -Anna Sabatino aka “Anna Sab”Meet Anna Sabatino, wife, mother, life coach, driving instructor, entrepreneur, and all-around super-woman. It was Anna’s husband who nominated her as a guest on the show and she did not disappoint! In this interview, we learn all about the long and winding ro…

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Jennifer Gulbrand -296 24:00

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I found myself at the top of the ladder, took a deep breath, and realized that this wasn’t where I wanted to be anymore. -Jennifer GulbrandIn the spotlight, Jenn Gulbrand, a multi-talented woman who spent years following the path she thought she should be taking until, one day, she realized that her paycheck was feeding her family and not her soul.…

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Lisa Ponte -295 22:09

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Rise and reset your mind. Today is a new day to start over. -Lisa PonteMeet Lisa Ponte. She’s on a mission to spread self-love and positive thinking through affirmation cards, positive vibe products, and her beautiful new line of Stacked with Love jewelry. www.lpvibes.com. The devoted mother of two, her career path has been one of reinvention, begi…

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Grace Cotter Regan -294 22:55

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I’m a boots-on-the-ground leader. I think of St. Ignatius, who said, “It’s deeds, not words,” and Bill Belichick who said: “Do your job!” -Grace Cotter ReganYou’ve heard of Boston College, right? Well, there’s a high school not too far away that bears the same name. Founded in 1863, the schools were initially created as a 7-year educational experie…

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Lisa Tener -293 23:44

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Journaling opens the mind, taking you to places you don’t normally go. - Lisa TenerIs there a book inside of you? In the spotlight, an award-winning author, book coach, and creative catalyst on a mission to help others bring their stories to life. lisatener.com Once sick, exhausted, and uninspired, Lisa discovered the power of holistic healing year…

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Ellen Thayer -292 23:13

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I can look at a pile of rocks and instantly find that one heart rock. It’s a thing! I guess I am the heart rock whisperer! -Ellen ThayerWhen she was about 12 years old, Ellen Thayer climbed atop a rock in her backyard to marvel at the clouds. Little did she know that later in life, her professional life would involve both weather AND rocks. Armed w…

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Parker Jamison aka Ox Devere -291 22:21

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I’d been telling myself: “Someday, I will do this,” but now, I’m putting my foot down to say, DO IT RIGHT NOW. This is your life. Who knows about tomorrow? -Parker Jamison aka Ox DevereWhile excavators are restoring Notre Dame after the 2019 fire that nearly destroyed the medieval church, they make a stunning discovery beneath the cathedral floor. …

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Sarah Blacker -290 21:29

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I was a teenager when I picked up the guitar, and suddenly, I had the one thing I’d been looking for to craft the songs I’d been waiting to write. -Sarah BlackerThis up-close and personal interview was recorded in my living room with a singer/songwriter who grew up down the street. We met when she was a teenager…and a friend of my daughter Colleen’…

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Tracey Wheeler Noonan -289 23:40

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I want older women to know: if you want to do something, get out there and do it, sister! Don’t sit around and think: I’m too old. No, you’re not! -Tracey Wheeler NoonanIt’s been about 10 years since I’ve interviewed Tracey Wheeler Noonan and let me tell you, this girl is on fire. She and her daughter, Dani took a unique way of making cupcakes in j…

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Louise Strasenburgh-288 23:30

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The biggest skill I use is listening. Grievers don’t need to be fixed. They need to be heard. - Louise StrasenburghThe holidays are supposed to be joyful, but if you’ve lost someone you love, they can be tough. This week’s guest is here to help. Louise Strasenburgh is a grief recovery specialist and the author of the book The Space In My Heart. In …

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Keely Krantz -287 22:29

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We must all be compassionate. You never know what someone else is going through. - Keely KrantzKeely Krantz got her start in PR, eventually leading the launch of high-profile, global brands. A proud Boston College graduate, she was fortunate to have a mentor who had broken through glass ceilings and believed in passing it on. Says Keely “Janet Died…

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Jen Dugan Agne -286 24:36

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I point out my student’s strengths so that they can start believing in themselves. Every child has a craving to learn. They are just like little sponges. -Jen Dugan AgneWhen you think back to your education, was there one teacher who saw your talents before you did? Meet my longtime friend Jen Dugan Agne. A 5th-grade teacher at the Marie Hastings S…