The Only Child Diaries Podcast

Ever reminisce about the whimsy of childhood gardens and the silent wisdom of trees? Join me, Tracy Wallace, as I take you back to the roots of my family's legacy in the Only Child Diaries podcast. With memories ripened like the tangerines from the very tree my parents planted back in the 70s, we'll share the sweet and sometimes nutty tales of backyard gardening...

Ever found yourself sipping tepid coffee at dawn, wondering when 'me time' turned into 'squeeze in a five-minute shower time'? You're not alone! Join me, Tracy Wallace, as I humorously tackle the juggling act of self-care in a life cluttered with distractions. This episode of the Only Child Diaries podcast is an open diary entry on the art of self-prioritization, where I reveal my personal battles to slot myself into my own busy schedule...

As I stood amidst the pouring rain, watching my horse dance restlessly in his stall, a melody played softly in my head—reminding me of the solace music offers even on the stormiest of days. This episode of the Only Child Diaries is a homage to the timeless power of music, a journey through its profound impact on our lives, from the way it shapes our emotions to the memories it etches in our hearts...

Do you visit places in your mind?  The places you might have spent your childhood or countless hours of your life?  Every corner of a home holds a story, from the creak of a floorboard to the hum of the fridge. This week I unwrap layers of nostalgia that envelope the places of my past...

Life keeps surprising me!  Recently I found myself cooking.  Cooking?  What??  What happened to me?  The kitchen is a place where that feels somewhat unnatural to me.  But here I am, putting on an apron.  Well, okay, not really.  Join me as I serve up a feast of laughter and the occasional kitchen disaster...

Have you ever found yourself grappling with the relentless ebb and flow of change, much like the never-ending cycle of falling leaves each autumn? Join me, Tracy Wallace, as I muse on the universal constant of change, framed by the simple yet poignant task of raking leaves in the Only Child Diaries podcast. This episode, enriched by personal tales and a dash of humor, delves into the reflections on the inevitability of life's transformations...

Ever had an interview where you aced every question but still didn't land the gig? Join me as I share my recent not-so-glamorous story of job hunting. This week on the Only Child Diaries podcast, we're peeling back the curtain on the hunt for the perfect remote job, wading through a sea of applications, and trying to keep our sanity intact across multiple time zones...

Have you ever stood at the brink of a new year, grappling with the weight of unrealized resolutions and the daunting prospect of setting new ones?  Do you even make resolutions anymore?  We're all champions in our own right, and it's about time we acknowledge the resilience and achievements we've amassed, regardless of their scale...

This week I'm touching on a couple of different subjects but somehow they're all related. Unanticipated emotions surface as I recount a dream about my former boss. Maybe watching  "The Crown" put ideas in my head.   That segues into a discussion on grief.  I'm navigating these currents alongside Anderson Cooper's insights from "All There Is," considering the persistent dance with sorrow and its transformational role in our lives...

Ever reminisce about the festive family dynamics you see in holiday movies and wish your own family was a bit more like that?  As an only child, I sure do, and I'll be sharing my own experiences and reflections on that very topic in today's episode of the Only Child Diaries. We'll navigate through the spectrum of emotions that the holidays stir, from the stress and expectations to the joy and warmth that this season brings...