This episode features an intimate and compelling conversation with Paige O'Brien, a remarkable Ohio University student whose journey embodies resilience, creativity, and profound self-discovery. Paige, a gifted writer, shares her deeply personal adoption story, exploring the complexities of family, belonging, and the transformative power of the human spirit.
The program utilizes Mary Oliver's poem "Breakage" as a central theme, exploring the concept of finding beauty and strength within "brokenness." Through a thoughtful analysis of Oliver's work, we delve into the idea that life's seemingly insignificant details contribute to the "whole story," and that unexpected places can serve as profound "teachers."
Paige's responses to the poem and subsequent questions provide a raw and authentic look into her experiences. She discusses how her adoption story has shaped her understanding of family, how she has discovered "unexpected treasures" amidst complexity, and how her experiences have fueled her passion for writing.

The interview explores how challenges can ignite creativity and offer unique perspectives. Paige's insights on resilience and her advice for others navigating their own "breakage" are both inspiring and deeply moving. We examine how she uses writing as a tool to make sense of her life's intricate narrative.
This episode is not just a conversation; it's an experience. Paige's vulnerability and eloquence, combined with the powerful imagery of Mary Oliver's poetry, create a listening experience that resonates long after the program concludes. "Finding the Jingle" is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability, the healing power of art, and the enduring beauty of the human spirit.

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"Breakage" by Mary Oliver

Everything that was broken has
forgotten its brokenness. I live
now in a sky-house, through every
window the sun. Also your presence.
Our touching, our stories. Earthy
and holy both. How can this be, but
it is. Every day has something in it
whose name is Forever.

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