When I conjure up memories of my mom in the kitchen, I picture her baking cookies. Don’t get me wrong, she was a fabulous cook but cookies were her jam. She was always the first to volunteer to be the bringer of treats at work, school, bake sales, theatre cast parties, or cheerleading fundraisers. She […]
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My 2016 Journey Starts today
Happy New Year! There’s no other way to say it, 2015 was crazy and not my favorite year. Losing my mom was incredibly difficult and I am excited to start 2016 with a new project. This all started this last summer when one of my dear friends wrote a facebook post about this book: In […]
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Ep 22 Happy Birthday to My Mom and Happy 1 Year Podaversary to Pearls From My Mom
A few special words from people that loved my mom on what would have been her 69th birthday. A very special thank you to all of you who listen, I launched this podcast a year ago not knowing if anyone would want to tell their stories […]
Ep 21 Pearls From Dr. Cheli – We talk therapy, grief and jewelry
Dr. Araceli López-Arenas (Dr. Cheli) joins me today to talk a little bit about how the process of going to therapy works, also when and why people should try (or re-try) seeing a metal health professional. The conversation around mental health has opened up significantly in the last couple of years but there are still […]
Ep 20 Pearls From Our Moms – A very special Mother’s day episode
I realize that Mother’s Day can be tough on those of us who have lost our moms. This week’s episode is my gift to you. I have put together a super brief history of Mother’s Day in the US, for a more comprehensive story you can check out this article from National Geographic. I also […]
Ep 19 Pearls From Cassandra – Teaching Others How to Reclaim Community Deathcare
Many people are uncomfortable with talking about death, Cassandra Yonder is not one of them. You may or may not have heard that community death caring (sometimes refered to as death midwifery, death doulas, thana doulas, etc.) is making a comeback into our culture. I think my mom would have loved this had she known […]
Ep 18 Pearls From Muse – How Winning a Radio Contest Changed My Life
When most people think of defining moments in life, they probably don’t think winning a contest on a radio station to meet a band would be one of them. I am not most people. I have had a deep love for the band Muse since 2005 and it continues to this day. I also have […]
Episode 17 Pearls From Lisa’s Mom
Lisa’s mom Naomi was as strong as they come. She was a business woman, a mother and a survivor of a Japanese internment camp in Canada during and after World War II. Naomi was a great role model for Lisa, who is a phenomenal woman in her own right. Listen to Lisa recount stories of her […]
Episode 16 Pearls From Julie’s Mom
Julie is a dynamite lady who happens to have one of the greatest laughs I have ever heard. She lost her mom Diane 25 years ago, but has managed to hold on to some beautiful memories of her. Listen as Julie tells us about her mom and reflects on love, grief, compassion and you’ll for […]
No one should feel alone, joining the conversation on mental health
This is a short episode to about joining the conversation around mental health in honor of #BellLetsTalk Day January 31, 2018. So many people either suffer in silence themselves or they know someone who is afraid to seek help for mental health issues. The more people that join the conversation, the less stigma there will […]
Episode 15 Pearls From Lisa’s Mom
Lisa’s mom was an incredibly strong woman and loving mother. She came from Germany by herself and went on to become a successful business woman in the US. Lisa learned a lot from her mom and drew inspiration from her to start her own business. Lisa herself is an amazing woman, she is an organizing […]
Episode 14 Pearls From Nancy’s Mom
Nancy is a super awesome woman who was lucky enough to have her mom around until she was 92 years old. Nancy tells us about what her mom was like and how her mom’s wisdom is helping her live her best life. I was introduced to Nancy by her son Alexander, who hosts a super […]
