Not just for only children! Info, stories and life experiences for anyone who feels like they didn't get the How-To brochure on life! Host Tracy Wallace, who has been a business owner, a successful fundraiser, a stand-up comedian, a caregiver and an animal lover, shares stories from the front lines of adulting to help others in this journey called life. She does this while finding the humor in the all situations.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 7 hours 18 minutes
episode 30: The Brochure on a Lifelong Relationship with Food, Part 3
This week you'll hear the last part of my journey dieting, and dealing with food. My crazy wonderful relationship with food. I ended up losing 80 pounds. Did I keep it off? You'll find out. You'll hear about more of my weight loss struggles, which aren't new to anyone, but I hope you can find some commonality in my experiences that might help you. If you've ever had issues with food yourself, you'll find common ground in these episodes...
episode 31: The Brochure on the Best & Worst Birthdays
In honor of my birthday, which is March 22, I offer up some stories about my best and worst birthdays, and a discussion about honoring YOURSELF for your birthday. It's YOUR day! Happy Birthday, whenever your special day is!
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episode 32: The Brochure on Trusting Your Decisions
Recently I had knee surgery. Bilateral partial knee replacements to be exact. Yes, both knees at the same time. People told me I was crazy, and maybe I am. Hey, I've always been an overachiever. Okay, maybe not ALWAYS. Anyway, I had to decide if I was going to have only one done, or both. My surgeon instilled great confidence in me that I could manage with both done, but then doubt started to creep in, and a lot of people told me I was crazy...
episode 33: The (Funny) Brochure on a Rogue Phone App
What happens when your phone has a mind of its own? And it keeps telling you every day to keep moving? To reach a goal that you haven't set? But you've had knee surgery and you're resting? Frustration ensues! This week I'm exploring the funny side of double knee surgery recovery!
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episode 34: The Brochure on Renewal
Spring! It's about renewal, right? This week I'm discussing renewal in myself. More on my recovery from double knee surgery. Being inspired by Jeremy Renner's recovery. Have you seen the interview? And the new Brooke Shields' documentary. Wow, that gal really went through a lot. Who knew? But she persevered and survived. Isn't that a part of what renewal is about? Surviving? Perhaps. It's about remaking yourself, over, and making yourself better...
episode 35: The Brochure on National Only Child Day
There's National Gardening Day. Even National Laundry Day. Really? Almost every day on our calendar celebrates something in our world. Did you know that April 12th is National Only Child Day? We finally have our own day! Hear more about the day, and more about some of the research that has been done about the dynamics of only children families. There's a lot!
Here's a link to American Poet Bill Collins' poem, "Only Child"
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episode 36: The Brochure on Emergency Rooms
Recovering from my knee surgery, I've been plagued by an unfortunate UTI that just won't go away, and getting in to see the right doctor has been frustrating. So I needed to go to the emergency room, not once, but twice this past month. And it's been a real experience getting treatment. Hear about my medical journey and something about the medical profession in general. There's a crisis going on that is impacting all of us...
episode 37: The Brochure on Sharing Your Message
Do you have something to say to the world? I bet you do! This week I'm talking about sharing what you have to say with others. It's my opinion that everyone has something valuable to say. Why not share that message with those around you, and beyond?
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episode 38: The Brochure on Ambivalent Mother's Days
As a child, Mother's Day seemed innocent enough. But then as I got older and experienced some of the complicated moments between my mother and myself, Mother's Day started to become a stressful day I didn't look forward to in any way, shape or form. Hear about my personal journey around Mother's Day and my family's female relationship legacy. Hint: It's not so positive, but I've learned to appreciate the other positive forces in my life...
episode 39: The Brochure on Perfect Mothers??
Last week's episode - The Brochure on Ambivalent Mother's Days - was one of my most popular recently. I was surprised since honoring and respecting your mother while staying positive and overlooking the negative is definitely at thing. It seems like negativity and showing that negativity have no place where mothers are concerned. I get it. Mothers give us life...