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Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories"I Have No Hometown" - "The Fossilized Honeycomb" - "Stillness""I Have No Hometown" - "The Fossilized Honeycomb" - "Stillness" I talk about residing in small Northern Ontario communities: Matabitchuan, Goward, Hunta, Abitibi Canyon and with some that are no longer in existence. Most were “Hydro” “towns.” This memoir was published in 2009 - HighGrader Magazine in three separate issues. I read a short story about “Fraserdale” by Dennis Oleskevich (2015) and two excerpts about my parents by: Jean Ellis (“Memories” (2010) and “hydro history” by Isabel Wilson (“life in the colonies-the dam towns”(2011); I read my short story, “The Fossilized Honeycomb” (2011); and read my poem, “Stillness” (2008)
2024-03-041h 19
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesEncounters At Bell Mansion-a play; to raise awareness for MMIWGMarch 2, 2024: trigger warning for this episode on my podcast of specific derogatory words and a scene of sexual violence in my play, “Encounters at Bell Mansion.” Published in 2015 in HighGrader Magazine. This play is also to raise awareness about the crisis: “MMIWG” – Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Disclaimer: Disclaimer Note from author: Joanne K. Beaudry-Larocque: This play “Encounters at Bell Mansion” is purely a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely and entirely coincidental, unless historical figu...2024-03-041h 10
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMichael Brovac - IPEX Syndrome to Basketball CoachMichael Brovac - IPEX Syndrome to Basketball Coach
Near death during most of his young life because of a medical condition called: IPEX Syndrome, Michael Brovac is a survivor. He and his younger brother, Cameron were hospitalized most of their lives. After a bone marrow transplant and then undergoing chemo with having cancer, Michael, is healthier now and currently works as a Life Coach, Trainer & Public Speaker. He, also currently works with a professional basketball team in player development and leadership skills. Unfortunately, his younger brother, Cameron died when he was much younger of the same medical condi...2024-02-291h 12
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMandarin Valentine-my published story, Feb. 14, 2024 - Love phrasesFebruary 14, 2024: History of St. Valentine's Day; my published story, "Mandarin Valentine" (sorry for the laughter-Lol!); Love Phrases; Valentine reflections & thoughts.
2024-02-141h 09
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesDaniel Vincent- From Seizures to Brain Operation to SuccessDaniel Vincent - Seizures from Epilepsy to the 11th person in the world to undergo a brain operation to Success and a happier positive life.
2024-01-291h 52
Life - Musings, Reflections and Storiesep.Jan.22,'24-The Pencil Drawer, blended family, Life-cerealbox,AlligatorTears,Jan.22,2024-my published story about our blended family-"The Pencil Drawer", our song, "Alligator Tears", our twins on "Life" Brand cereal boxes, C.M.T.C.; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joannelarocque
2024-01-2442 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesPappy's Dance-my story and Nanny's EulogyI learned how to waltz with my grandfather, Raphael Mallette at age six in 1962; my story, "Pappy's Dance" was written December 1998 and published. My grandmother, "Nanny" Lina's (Lynn Dupuis-Mallette) Eulogy written by me - one year later. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joannelarocque
2024-01-181h 04
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesJan.15,2024-MLK Jr. Day; history of slavery; "Anaiah" my published storyIn Honour of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, today on January 15, 2024, I talk about Martin Luther King Jr. and about the history of slavery in North America: Canada and the United States. I also read my twice published story, "Anaiah" and the history of the church in Oro-Medonte - north of Barrie, Ontario. Canada.
2024-01-1647 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesChristmas episode-Dec.2023-Memories and SongsDecember 25, 2023 – Christmas Episode- with Mike & Jo – (recorded Dec.19,2023) time: 01:22:45: Final podcast episode for the year of 2023 – with more new episodes with new guests in January 2024 :)...xo This Christmas episode for December 2023 is with my husband, Mike Larocque and myself, Joanne Beaudry-Larocque. This episode is a collection of stories of our memories from past Christmases with our grandparents, parents, with our own blended family with six kids, a pile of grandkids and greatgrandkids and chosen brothers, sisters and chosen family and friends. :) xo The latter half of this Christmas episode is Mike performing songs he recorded in video which is on his and...2023-12-191h 22
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesKevin Shea-Hockey Hall of Fame - Dec.4, 2023December 4, 2023: Kevin Shea – works at the Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Kevin is an author of twenty books about ice hockey and hockey legends. He’s met so many amazing hockey players and then in his previous career while in the entertainment business, he has met some interesting celebrities, musicians, performers and bands and we also chatted about his radio career. For the initial first part of our podcast episode, Kevin talks about his early years, where he attended the University of Windsor, in Windsor, Ontario. Then the next section of the podcast was about his radio...2023-12-041h 35
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesHolistic Healer, Holistic Therapist, Mindset Coach-Lindsay RansonLindsay Ranson – December 3, 2023 – Interview with Holistic Healer, Holistic Therapist and Mindset Coach. Lindsay specializes in healing mental and physical illness, nerve pain and pain disorders. Lindsay is from Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia but can work with clients online worldwide. She also has a GoFundMe page to collect monies for some of her clients who need financial assistance for their therapy. You can reach out to her on Facebook at: Misty Mountains Holistic Therapy; and on Instagram at: poff.lindsayranson; or at her website: mistymountainsholistictherapy.ca . Working as a roofer, she endured a terrible accident which caused her years of pain unt...2023-12-041h 19
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesYvonne E. Davidson-Actress, Comedian, RCAF VeteranNovember 21, 2023 – On my latest podcast episode, I interviewed my guest, Yvonne E. Davidson who is an actress, producer, comedian and a RCAF veteran. Yvonne Davidson ….aka….”Naughty Nana DUZ” : As an actress, you can see her on the new series, “New Eden” on Crave TV; or on “Shoresy” or on nine Hallmark Christmas Movies or you can enjoy her “act” as a “Stand-Up Comedian” at one of her gigs at various locations where she can make a person laugh out loud with her funny stories and one-liners. Besides hanging out with actors, Ryan Reynolds or Tatiana Maslany “on set” , her other film credits are posted on IMD...2023-11-221h 25
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesInterview with Veteran soldier, Jason Grawbarger-Nov. 20, 2023November 20, 2023-Podcast with Veteran soldier, Jason Grawbarger who was with The Department of National Defence in the Canadian Armed Forces. As a young man from Capreol, Ontario, Jason Grawbarger enlisted in the Armed Forces in 1988. He trained at various military bases in Canada and then worked as a Gunner for many years in Germany. During his military career, he changed his occupation towards mechanical work but there was still danger as times he would have to avoid dangerous landmines in open fields to retrieve a broken down military vehicle. Besides spending his working years in Germany, he also served in Bo...2023-11-201h 16
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMiracle Recovery and Inspiration with Candice Kirkbride - Nov. 13, 2023“She found Strength and Gratitude in the Pain”
Recap: It’s a miracle that Candice is alive because at age 15, Candice Kirkbride was seriously injured by a drunk driver while walking along a road with her friends. Unfortunately, her friend who was with her was killed when the car ran over AJ breaking his bones and crushing his organs. Candice was bleeding from her head from traumatic brain injuries.
Full version description: It’s a miracle that Candice is alive. In a small Northern Ontario town of Val Therese (part of Greater Sudbury, Ontario) on March 11, 2001...2023-11-1434 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesArtist - Carmen Martorella - Nov. 7, 2023This podcast was recorded November 7, 2023 with Carmen Martorella who is a talented ARTIST, visionary, go-getter, and a charitable kind person. Besides being my neighbor and friend, we usually are “walking buddies” braving the Northern Ontario air as we try to exercise and keep in shape so we can continue to pursue our creative interests. Carmen loves to paint using a variety of mediums from watercolour, to acrylics, mixed media (using recyclables) to pastels to oils. Even though, she paints to sell her awesome works of art, she also is generous and donates funds to the local women’s shelter. Carmen als...2023-11-0859 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesNov. 2, 2023-After my Mom’s Memorial Mass-going forward with JusticeMy thoughts on going forward with Justice. Staying Silent: Not to speak is to speak volumes – which means if we stay Silent – you will then be an accomplice to injustice; staying silent speaks volumes that you are trying to hide your head in the sand when you know something isn’t right; staying silent means you are agreeing to hate, lies, slander against yourself or others if you or others are being bullied or harmed with words or by actions of others; staying silent means you’re scared but actually speaking up gives you power, strength, a shaky confidence to fight for...2023-11-021h 11
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesInt. Annette Vermette about her book: OverrepresentedDisparity in our justice system? Author, Annette Vermette of her latest book, "Overrepresented" writes about her research as to statistically Indigenous women are arrested more frequently than those in other demographics with longer prison sentences. Why is this? She concludes with the possibility that Indigenous Women might be Profit Makers for the Judicial System. Her book is causing a stir and discussion. Can we as Canadians or as American's possibly look at what Norway is doing to help their vulnerable population to heal and then to achieve better lives. Annette completed her Bachelor of Arts with Specialization in Indigenous Studie...2023-10-1359 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesInt. brother, Patrick Beaudry about our Memories of our Parents-Oct. 8, 2023On October 8, 2023, my brother, Patrick Beaudry was my guest on my podcast, as we reminisced about our mother, Suzanne Beaudry (d. Sept. 29, 2023), our father, Richard Beaudry (d. Oct.9, 2008) and about Patrick's childhood friend, Chris Martel, who died on June 30, 2021 from a car accident. When someone you love passes on, I feel it is important to sadly grieve but also to remember the good times. Our parents had six children. I am the only daughter and the eldest & Patrick, as the youngest brother -we have fifteen years apart and so we have many different memories and many similar memories of our c...2023-10-081h 11
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesInt. w. Noella Guarda-Rinaldo-my Abitibi Canyon friend-to film in Timmins, Ont.September 23, 2023 - An interview with one of my childhood friends, Noella Guarda-Rinaldo. We've been friends since the mid 1960's in our beloved previous community of Abitibi Canyon, Ontario where our fathers worked for Ontario Hydro. (A.C. is 45 min. north of Smooth Rock Falls, or 100 miles south of Moosonee and is 3 miles east of the Fraserdale Train Station where you can catch The Polar Bear Express which originally departs from Cochrane at 9 am; stops briefly at Fraserdale and arrives in Moosonee at 2 pm. With this episode, for 28 minutes, Noella and I share many fond memories with lots of laughter abo...2023-09-261h 24
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesBrendon Sabzali-Punk Rocker to Songwriter-Forgiveness to HappinessAt the young age of 13 years old, Brendon Sabzali became a musician which led him into becoming a punk rocker in a band travelling to clubs as young as 16 years old. This is a brief overview of his life up to the age of his early 30's. He is our son-in-law, he is a loving partner to our daughter, Chanelle Larocque and a loving, devoted Dad to his son, Hendrix. Brendon has a very unique way of thinking towards his creativity, from writing and creating new songs, to playing the drums and guitar, to singing rap - ad libbing coo...2023-09-1841 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesSubstance Use and Homelessness -Discussion with my daughter, Chanelle.The Opioid Epidemic is staggering - drug overdoses kill more people than ever before. Addictions can lead to Homelessness which in itself can cause more trauma. Stats: 64,000 people die every year in America from drug related deaths. The nation's life expectancy has fallen for two years in a row. In Canada, 87 percent of all accidental apparent opioid toxicity (contaminated illegal drug supply) deaths occurred in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta with an average of 20 deaths per day. Some Northern Ontario towns have the highest rate of addictions. In Canada, there are 4,000-8,000 chronically homeless people - in America, there are ap...2023-09-1252 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesRoad TripVacations are important, Road Trips are fun, Getaway's are necessary - to clear your head, to spend time with loved ones, to celebrate successes and to learn and explore new places. I've been on many road trips since I was a young girl and continue to do so in my 60's with my husband, Mike. We've brought our family to many places and encouraged them to learn, read about history, see and experience different cultures and explore new locations. And we also go to have fun, at the same time. Mike and I recently spent some time in the Mus...2023-09-0455 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesChanelle Larocque’s experience in Performing Arts, Movies/TV, TheatreThis is an Interview with our daughter, Chanelle Larocque from starting as a singer on a Cd at age 7 with her twin sister, Jessica and then as an actress since the age of 9 years old. Chanelle shares her interesting experience in Performing Arts: from Musical Theatre to Plays, Movies, Tv. Series, Commercials (IMDb) and then to become a lead singer with a Rock/Pop band for a few years. She's a new Mom now and is still songwriting and singing with her original songs streaming on Spotify.
2023-08-1848 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories4th of 4-Feb.24,1998-Joanne interviews her Dad, Richard Beaudry4th of 4th - On February 24, 1998, I interviewed my Dad, Richard Beaudry, he was 65. He and his siblings were placed in the North Bay orphanage when he was five years old. A four part series of interviews of his survival of those early years in foster homes where he achieved perfect secondary school marks, was a cadet with excellent sharp shooting skills and he met the young Queen Elizabeth. He worked for Ontario Hydro as a first class Electrical System Operator and he married my Mom, Suzanne Mallette-Beaudry and they had six children. The family that he always wanted. Sadly...2023-08-1647 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories3rd of 4-Feb.24,1998-Joanne interviews her Dad, Richard Beaudry3rd of 4 - On February 24, 1998, I interviewed my Dad, Richard Beaudry, he was 65. He and his siblings were placed in the North Bay orphanage when he was five years old. A four part series of interviews of his survival of those early years in foster homes where he achieved perfect secondary school marks, was a cadet with excellent sharp shooting skills and he met the young Queen Elizabeth. He worked for Ontario Hydro as a first class Electrical System Operator and he married my Mom, Suzanne Mallette-Beaudry and they had six children. The family that he always wanted. Sadly, he di...2023-08-1647 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories2nd of 4-Feb.24,1998-Joanne interviews her Dad, Richard Beaudry2nd of 4 -On February 24, 1998, I interviewed my Dad, Richard Beaudry, he was 65. He and his siblings were placed in the North Bay orphanage when he was five years old. A four part series of interviews of his survival of those early years in foster homes where he achieved perfect secondary school marks, was a cadet with excellent sharp shooting skills and he met the young Queen Elizabeth. He worked for Ontario Hydro as a first class Electrical System Operator and he married my Mom, Suzanne Mallette-Beaudry and they had six children. The family that he always wanted. Sadly, he died i...2023-08-1547 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories1st of 4 -Feb.24,1998-Joanne interviews her Dad, Richard Beaudry1st of 4 -On February 24, 1998, I interviewed my Dad, Richard Beaudry, he was 65. He and his siblings were placed in the North Bay orphanage when he was five years old. A four part series of interviews of his survival of those early years in foster homes where he achieved perfect secondary school marks, was a cadet with excellent sharp shooting skills and he met the young Queen Elizabeth. He worked for Ontario Hydro as a first class Electrical System Operator and he married my Mom, Suzanne Mallette-Beaudry and they had six children. The family that he always wanted. Sadly, he died...2023-08-1548 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMarch 9, 1997-Interview with my grandmother-Lena (Lynn)Dupuis-MalletteInterview with my grandmother-"Nanny" - Lena (Lynn) Dupuis-Mallette on March 9, 1997. She was born in 1908, died in her 90th years - two years after this interview. I used my kids fisher price cassette recorder. We laughed alot. I just loved her so much. And miss her.
2023-08-141h 00
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesJess’s experience with Mental Health-CPTSD-Bipolar DisorderOur daughter, Jessica shares her experience with Mental Health.
2023-07-261h 06
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMy Skin Care Routine and Scar Care RoutineHaving gone through several surgeries, I use various skin creams and oils which seem to help.
2023-07-1929 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories3rd of 3 - podcast of Mike’s Railway Career- His memories of his crew.Three of Three - 3rd of 3 podcasts of Mike's Railroad career as he worked as a Maintenance Foreman inspecting railroad track for safety concerns. This third podcast is more of his good memories of working with his crew.
2023-07-1631 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories2nd part of 3 pc: Mike’s railway career: Warning some details are disturbingSecond of Three - 2nd of 3 podcasts of Mike's Railroad career as he worked as a Maintenance Foreman inspecting railroad track for safety concerns. Warning: some details can be disturbing.
2023-07-1635 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and Stories1st of 3 pc’s of Mike’s Railroad Career: warning some details are disturbing.First of Three - 1st of 3 podcasts of Mike's Railroad career as he worked as a Maintenance Foreman inspecting railroad track for safety concerns. Warning: some details can be disturbing.
2023-07-1628 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMike’s loving memories of his Memere Sadie & Pepere Jimmy LarocqueMike's loving memories of his grandparents: his Memere Sadie and his Pepere Jimmy Larocque in a small french canadian village of Field, Ontario.
2023-07-1632 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMike’s - 2nd part of 2 - childhood - age 10 to adulthoodGrowing up in a large French Canadian family with 8 kids in Northern Ontario and Mike's memories of his loving parents.
2023-07-1330 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMike’s - Childhood - 1st part of 2: ep.: Home birth to age 8Born at home in small Ontario town, a French Canadian family with eight kids. Mike's experience in his early childhood.
2023-07-1329 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMike’s - Musical CareerMike's - Musical Career: My husband, Mike Larocque loves country music and so at a young age, he received his first guitar and it wasn't long he was in a band singing country to rock'n'roll. He missed the bus to Nashville but eventually got there on a road trip, years later. His videos are streaming on various platforms: Spotify, Apple, etc. & on Facebook: At Home Country - Performer: Mike Larocque & family; Instagram: mikelarocque1; on Youtube
2023-07-1226 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesPositivityChoosing to be positive even if life sends you lemons can be challenging.
2023-07-1228 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesLoneliness - at times in our lives.At times, we all seem to experience loneliness in our lives, even if we are in a relationship. This is what I've done to overcome loneliness, at times.
2023-07-1230 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesMy experience with sad family dynamicsAs we age, we think families become closer but not in mine. My experience with sad family dynamics.
2023-07-1130 min
Life - Musings, Reflections and StoriesEsteem, Self-ConfidenceMy experience to build self-esteem and self-confidence.
2023-07-1129 minLife - Musings, Reflections and StoriesJo’s Introduction-June 26, 2023Introduction - Brief bio - Joanne Beaudry-Larocque
2023-07-0828 min