We share a wide-ranging conversation with Senator Regina Birdsell on travel, service, animals, and the small steps that make big change. From Irish trade ties to comfort dogs for PTSD, she opens up about the work, the joy, and the routines that keep her grounded.
• New Hampshire–Ireland connections, UCD ties, trade and supply realities
• Guinness, Wicklow water, Braveheart trivia, and travel rituals
• Coast Guard service, early limits for women, culture change over time
• HR career at Raytheon, night school, and a pivot into recruiting
• Poodle rescue stories, fostering, grooming pride, and smart dog antics
• PTSD commission work, Hero Pups, and setting standards for comfort dogs
• Mentors and budget work, the “apple rule” for incremental progress
• Outer Banks tradition, family routines, and wind-down TV habits
Anything But Politics is a groundbreaking new podcast that is redefining how we view political figures by focusing on everything about them—except their political careers. Co-hosted by former journalist and media expert Tiffany Eddy and seasoned lobbyist and ex-politico Tom Prasol, this video podcast dives into the personal lives, passions, and pivotal experiences of notable figures, offering a refreshing and intimate look at who they are beyond the public eye.
