Katherine Ceicys - Podcast Details

Shows

This Is Nashville End of school year student check in!Students here in Middle Tennessee are gearing up for finals, special dances, and for some, graduation. Today we are checking in with local students to hear about their past school years. We’ll find out what they’ve learned in and out of the classroom and how they are navigating friendships, responsibilities and new freedoms. We’ll also hear from some students who were on the show in the fall. Join us!Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys. GUESTS Sharp, 5th grader Jocelyn, 7th grader Annika, 9th grader Sofia, 9th grader William, 11th grader ...

2025-04-3049 min

This Is Nashville Khalil's send off!We're saying goodbye to Khalil today! After more than 550 episodes and thousands of guests, Khalil Ekulona is taking his last turn behind the This Is Nashville mic. We have gratitude — but no words — so we're inviting the public to call in with some. Join the conversation at noon or listen later to hear what he has meant to you and Middle Tennessee!Today's episode was produced by Mary Mancini, Katherine Ceicys and Josh Deepan.GUESTS Khalil Ekulona Celia Gregory Keri Pagetta

2025-04-2449 min

This Is Nashville Be good to each other: Khalil Ekulona on life and his journey to broadcastingKhalil Ekulona has been the voice — and a driving force — of This Is Nashville since he helped launch the show three years ago. He has brought his curiosity, warmth and genuine empathy to the more than 550 episodes he’s hosted. Today, he’s sitting down on the other side of the mic to share about his time on This Is Nashville and the surprising journey that led him to public radio. We’ll also hear about the large family that shaped Ekulona, his love for creating music, and his philosophy on the importance of living life right now, no mat...

2025-04-2149 min

This Is Nashville 'Once it's gone, it's gone.' How some Tennessee farmers are protecting their land for generations to come.Nearly 40% of Tennessee’s land is farmland. But Tennessee is rapidly losing its farmland, mostly to development. Once land is developed it is exceptionally difficult to ever turn it back. In response, some farmers, organizations and the state are currently working together to help preserve farms and farmland in Tennessee. Today we are speaking with two Tennessee farmers about how they’re approaching stewarding their properties for generations to come. We’ll also speak with State Senator Jack Johnson about a bill he sponsored that seeks to help Tennessee farmers protect their farmland. Join us!This ep...

2025-04-0850 min

This Is Nashville Storytime! Checking in with local children's book and YA authorsWere you lucky enough to have someone read you bedtime stories when you were young? Did you still remember that one book you read in middle school that made you feel like someone out there completely understood you? Books give kids a special way to learn, explore and think about how they fit into a world that can feel very big to them.Today, we’re speaking with local authors who write for young readers. We'll hear about their latest books and what it’s really like to create stories and worlds that capture the attention of youn...

2025-04-0149 min

This Is Nashville Near Death Experiences: What dying can teach us about livingSome people who have come close to death or who have clinically died and been resuscitated report having had a profound out-of-body experience called a Near Death Experience (NDE). Today we’ll meet the topic of NDEs and a conversation about life and death with open curiosity and compassion.We’ll hear from an NDE researcher and speak with an end-of-life doula about how she serves those who are close to death as well as her perspective on NDEs. And our phone lines are open: 615-760-2000. Join us!Today’s episode was produc...

2025-03-2750 min

This Is Nashville Want to run for elected office in Tennessee? Here's what you need to knowHere in Tennessee, we have elected positions from local seats on county commissions and school boards all the way up to representatives in the state legislature and U.S. Congress. But where do you start as a candidate, and what does it actually take to run a campaign? Today, we’re breaking down what you need to know to run for office, including what trainings are available for first-time candidates.Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Rachel Campbell, Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party Lonnie Spivak, Former Chairman of GOP Nashv...

2025-03-1349 min

This Is Nashville Re-Air: Lent, traditions and practicesToday, we’re talking with local Christians about what Lent is and what it means to them.Guests: Father Jarrod Russell, Greek Orthodox priest Nadine Choufani, Parishioner, St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission Pastor Liza Hawkins, Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Lindsey Krinks, Street Chaplain and activist Tewodros Manaye, Member, Ethiopian Orthodox Church This episode was produced by Tasha A.F. Lemley, Rachel Iacovone and Katherine Ceicys.

2025-03-0649 min

This Is Nashville Re-Air: Wildlife rescue in Middle TennesseeSquirrels, possums, turtles, foxes, birds of prey and countless other wild creatures live right here with us in Middle Tennessee. Unfortunately, interactions with humans and human-made things can lead to injuries or death for these animals.Today, we’re speaking with the dedicated leaders and volunteers of several local wildlife rehabilitation centers to learn about what to do — and not do — if we come across an injured wild animal. We’ll also discuss steps we can take to be considerate and help prevent injuries to our wild neighbors.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUE...

2025-03-0449 min

This Is Nashville Finding joy and friendships with our neighbors with disabilitiesToday we’re talking with members of Backlight Productions and Best Buddies, two organizations dedicated to building bridges, friendships, and having fun with people of all abilities. We’ll also learn about a new mentoring program for caregivers and an online tool that makes finding resources for anyone with a disability easier. Join us!Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Melissa Smith, CEO Backlight Productions Fernanda Aguilar, Backlight Productions performer, Best Buddies participant Zack Wood, Backlight Productions performer, Best Buddies participant Zack McCann, Backlight Productions performer, Best Buddies participant Kara Jackson, Backlight Prod...

2025-02-1850 min

This Is Nashville Deciding who can and can't work: Professional licensing boards in TennesseeHere in Tennessee, several professions require licenses, including: contractors, doctors, lawyers, architects, private detectives and cosmetologists. Today, we’re talking about the boards that oversee professional licenses — what they do, how they function, and what the public needs to know about working with any licensed professional.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Rebecca Hall Allensworth, Associate Dean for Research, David Daniels Allen Professor of Law, Vanderbilt Law School Tamika Turner, Owner of The Institute of Beauty, Member of Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners Perry Baldwin, Public Member, Tennessee Board of Cosm...

2025-02-1150 min

This Is Nashville It's time for some laughs! Our first This Is Nashville stand-up special!After their sets, we’ll hear from Rhonda and Marcus about their comedy journeys and what the stand-up comedy scene is really like in Middle Tennessee. We’re all in for some extra laughs during our first This Is Nashville stand-up special! Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Rhonda Sweat, Nashville-based comedian Marcus Lustig, Nashville-based comedian

2025-02-0449 min

This Is Nashville Erica Mitchell, CEO of United Way of Greater NashvilleUnited Way brings together volunteers, local organizations and funding to tackle some of the biggest issues facing our community. Mitchell is joining us today to share about the work of United Way, her personal journey to service, and her dedication — and hope — for how we all can connect to make life better for everyone here in Middle Tennessee.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Erica Mitchell, President and CEO United Way of Greater Nashville FURTHER READING & LISTENING The Contributor | Q&A with Erica Mitchell The Tennessean | United Way of Greater Nash...

2025-02-0349 min

This Is Nashville Tennessee's wetlands are at riskThis legislative session, Tennessee lawmakers will consider a bill that will remove protections for our state’s wetlands. Today, we’re talking about why wetlands are valuable as part of a healthy ecosystem. We’ll also break down the proposed legislation and check in with local groups working to protect this natural resource.This episode was produced by Caroline Eggers, WPLN's environmental reporter, and Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Dr. Justin Murdock, Ecologist and Professor of Biology, Tennessee Tech University Grace Stranch, CEO, Harpeth Conservancy LaTricea Adams, President of Young, Gifted and Green FURTHER READING & LISTEN...

2025-01-2950 min

This Is Nashville My experience… with an organ transplantBecoming an organ donor is a way to offer a life-changing gift to others. Today, we’ll hear from Tennesseans who know this personally: a mother whose teenage son became a donor, and both a kidney donor and recipient. We’ll also speak with experts from Tennessee Donor Services and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Transplant Center, a national leader, about what we need to know about being an organ donor and how to register here in Tennessee.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Jay Mazon, mother of a donor Anthony Glenn Jr. ...

2025-01-2249 min

This Is Nashville Support for families of the incarceratedIt is often difficult to figure out how to visit and stay connected to a loved one who is incarcerated. It is also challenging to navigate the emotions, and often judgement, that comes with the loss of someone close from daily life to prison. Today we’re talking about what it’s like to love someone - a child, a parent, a spouse, a friend- who is incarcerated and local resources available to help. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Angie Tallent, Family member, guest of Family Reconciliation Center Rick Lemi...

2025-01-1450 min

This Is Nashville How to find a new career in Middle TennesseeToday, we talk about Tennessee’s job market and some of the major concerns employers and employees face right now. We also hear about the local resources available to help anyone, even young people, figure out their next career step and get support while navigating a job search.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Dr. Donald Bruce, Boyd Distinguished Professor in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee Adam Sichko, Senior Reporter, Nashville Business Journal Paul Hines, Team Lead Nashville, American Job Center Dr. Julie Williams, Associate Vice President, St...

2025-01-0850 min

This Is Nashville Re-Air: Mindfulness For The Holidays- Centering with Tai Chi, Yoga and Meditation!The holiday season is in full swing! With preparing for all of the fun, parties, family gatherings- and maybe even traveling, you might find yourself feeling a bit drained and tired. That is where practices like tai chi, yoga and meditation come in. Today we’ll talk with Nashvillians who use those practices to help themselves and others recenter and find peace. We’ll learn about what the practices are, how anyone can get started in a few moments today, and what you need to know if you want to step into a dedicated practice. We’ll even have a guid...

2024-12-3050 min

This Is Nashville My experience...in and aging out of foster care in TennesseeA recent study by Belmont University reports that 70-80% of young people who age out of foster care without adequate support face homelessness, addiction, imprisonment and mental illness by the age of 21. Today we speak with two Nashvillians who both found themselves in foster care. We’ll hear about their stories, the support that made a difference for them, and how they are both dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others who are navigating similar experiences. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys and Mary Mancini.TODAY'S GUESTS Sahar Mc...

2024-12-1750 min

This Is Nashville Ever go to concert inside a cave? You can at The CavernsMusicians and fans from all over journey to The Caverns in Grundy County for a truly unique experience. You can catch some performances there on the PBS series The Cavern Sessions (formerly Bluegrass Underground). Today we’re talking with the people who made the dream of holding concerts in a cave into a reality. We'll also hear from singer-songwriters Katie Pruitt and Bill Miller and a superfan about what it’s really like to experience a concert there. Natural History lesson included! Join us!Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Todd Mayo, Foun...

2024-12-0352 min

This Is Nashville Re-Air: 12 Steps Through The HolidaysThe holidays are a time full of joy and celebration for most- but they can also be an especially challenging time for those struggling with alcoholism or addiction - or who have a loved one who is. Today, we are talking to members of different recovery communities here in Middle Tennessee to learn about 12 Step programs, local 12 Step resources and how they themselves are approaching staying healthy and connected during the holiday season. (In keeping with the tradition of anonymity in 12 Step programs, we will only be sharing our guests first names.) Join us!Guests: Al...

2024-11-2650 min

This Is Nashville Traveling? What's new at BNAThe Nashville International Airport, or BNA, recently completed a major phase of its latest expansion — and is already moving forward on the next phase. Today, representatives from BNA, Southwest Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, are here to give us the latest on what travelers can expect when they show up. Plus, we'll get some behind-the-scenes information about how the airport runs and friendly reminders for what we need to know to have the smoothest possible experience from curbside to takeoff.Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Stacey Nickens, VP of...

2024-11-1950 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Chuck iNDigoiNDigo recently dropped his latest album, Until I Get There, and was named Nashville’s best rapper by the Nashville Scene and WNXP Artist of the Month. Music has always been a large part of his life since he joined his church’s choir as a kid, but he didn’t discover his passion for creating as an artist until he was older. He's here to share about his journey, why he’s drawn towards self-reflection in his work, and what his deep roots here in Nashville mean to him.Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUE...

2024-11-1849 min

This Is Nashville Wildlife rescue in Middle TennesseeSquirrels, possums, turtles, foxes, birds of prey and countless other wild creatures live right here with us in Middle Tennessee. Unfortunately, interactions with humans and human-made things can lead to injuries or death for these animals. Today we’re speaking with the dedicated leaders and volunteers of several local wildlife rehabilitation centers to learn about what to do - and not do- if we come across an injured wild animal. We'll also discuss steps we can take to be considerate and help prevent injuries to our wild neighbors. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys....

2024-10-1650 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Paul CollinsHave you discovered any of the hundreds of colorful painted animal signs with the word ‘vote’ on them here in Nashville? Or have you encountered the giant books around town which are part of the Unbannable Library installation? Middle Tennessee artist and Austin Peay State University professor Paul Collins is behind both of these projects. Today we’ll talk with Collins about the stories behind his works and his own journey as an artist. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine CeicysGUESTPaul Collins

2024-10-1450 min

This Is Nashville Celebrating international dance here in Middle TennesseeObserving or performing a cultural dance can be a joyful, fun, challenging and deeply meaningful experience. Today, we’re speaking with local students and performers of dances from Mexico, India and West Africa. We’ll talk about what it takes to be part of dance traditions — and find out how to catch upcoming performances or join a class to learn.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Rubi Rodriguez, Co-founder and director Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico Ashley, dancer with Ballet Folklorico Sol de Mexico Sonia Chaudhuri, Founder and master dance instructor Upasana Perfor...

2024-10-0150 min

This Is Nashville Civically engaged young peopleToday, we’re talking with students who are working together to learn how government functions and young people who are using their voices to raise up concerns and ideas from their schools and neighborhoods. We’ll also check in with student representatives working with the Nashville Metro government. Join us for a special all-student panel!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.Today's Guests: Ajay, high school senior, participant in YMCA Center for Civic Engagement's Model United Nations, Youth in Government programs Erin, participant in YMCA Center for Civic Engagement's Model United Nations, Youth in G...

2024-09-1750 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Kristin MejiaDoulas are non-medical professionals who can provide trusted support during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the early weeks and months after childbirth. Kristin Mejia founded Nashville-based Homeland Heart Birth & Wellness Collective to offer education and increase the number of doulas locally to improve birth outcomes for women, infants and families of color. Today, we’re talking with Kristin about her personal parenthood journey and why she is dedicated to making sure others have the support and care they need.This show was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GuestsKristin Mejia, founder and CEO Homeland Heart Bi...

2024-09-1650 min

This Is Nashville Finding a new career through trade schools and apprenticeshipsFrom cosmetology to automotive technology, building construction, plumbing, machine maintenance, and even coding, there are many programs right here in Middle Tennessee available to anyone looking to step into a new career. Today, we’re talking with people who chose a trade school or apprenticeship path to hear about their experiences — and about the careers they’ve built since graduating.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.Guests Kevin Harrison, Vice President TCAT Nashville Jerry Campbell, HVAC student, TCAT Nashville Sam Petschulat, Executive Director Music City Construction Careers MC3 KeOndra Grayson, First-year Sheet Metal Appren...

2024-09-1150 min

This Is Nashville Re-air: How the four-day workweek worksStudies show that employee well-being, job satisfaction, retention and productivity all increase with a compressed schedule. In a recent six-month trial in the UK, nearly 90% of companies that gave a four-day workweek a try kept with it over a year later. But is it as good as it sounds? And how exactly does it work across different industries? Today, we’re talking with a researcher and veteran HR leader about the rising popularity of compressed schedules. We'll also hear from one employer about how she transitioned her family business to a four-day workweek and what it's like to...

2024-09-0450 min

This Is Nashville Re-air: Worker safety – A cloud over the construction boomWe’re seemingly full of towering yellow cranes and active construction sites busy with workers using hefty machinery and hoisting heavy materials – often several hundred feet in the air. Tragically, Tennessee is one of the most dangerous states when it comes to construction worker on-the-job injury and deaths. In recent years, the city of Nashville and the State of Tennessee have not seen eye-to-eye on how to improve safety for workers. Today, we’re speaking with reporters, local advocates and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development about the sometimes deadly problems workers face, how they’re working to make...

2024-09-0350 min

This Is Nashville My Experience: Single parenthoodSome step into single parenthood by choice, and others unexpectedly find themselves raising kids on their own. Today, we’re speaking with two single parents here in Nashville about their journeys to parenthood, how they take care of both their kids and themselves, and where they find connection and community.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Megan Staggs, Single mom Steve Younes, Single dad

2024-08-2850 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Sara FigalSara Figal has always been willing to work hard, follow her passions – and let herself be surprised. She recently retired from being the executive director of the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center, an organization that facilitates mediation to help people and families work together to create solutions to their problems so they don’t have to end up in a court system. Today we’re speaking with Sara about the often unexpected outcomes and impact of mediation that she has witnessed here in Tennessee, the life path she’s weaved between opportunities and roadblocks, and what it looks like for her to s...

2024-08-1950 min

This Is Nashville Checking in with the Covenant moms from Embedded: SupermajorityAfter the Covenant School shooting in the spring of 2023, three Covenant moms — Melissa Alexander, Mary Joyce, and Sarah Shoop Neumann — set out to pursue gun reform here in Tennessee. The women were lifetime conservatives and supporters of the Second Amendment. WPLN senior reporter Meribah Knight documented the women’s efforts to impact Tennessee state politics where the Republican Party holds a supermajority. You can listen to the full story on NPR’s Embedded: Supermajority. Today, we’re speaking with Knight about creating the series and hearing from the women themselves about their experience and where they are today. ...

2024-08-1450 min

This Is Nashville Quantum science in Middle TennesseeQuantum computers can already complete calculations that would take current computers millions of years to solve, and experts say that researchers are on track to cross a game-changing threshold in this new technology by 2030. MTSU recently launched its Quantum Science Initiative and is working with regional partners, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to educate and train students here in Middle Tennessee to step into research and technical jobs in this emerging field. Today, we’re speaking with students and researchers about their work — and what we all need to know about what many are calling a revolutionary techn...

2024-08-0650 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Jeremy FinleyFor over 21 years, his work has uncovered corruption and crimes and helped victims know they are not alone. He has received well-deserved recognition for his work, including three prestigious Investigative Reporters and Editors awards, 25 Midsouth Emmys, and four regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. He is also a novelist who writes thrillers in his spare time. We’re speaking with Jeremy about how he found his way into investigative journalism, what it takes to hold wrongdoers accountable, and the value he sees in learning from failure.Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUEST Jeremy Fi...

2024-07-2950 min

This Is Nashville Citywide reporter roundup: Entertainment editionToday, we’re speaking with Caché McClay, The Tennessean’s dedicated Beyoncé reporter, and Bryan West, The Tennessean’s dedicated Taylor Swift reporter, about what it’s like to cover two global superstars from here in Nashville. Julia Masters from the Nashville Business Journal will be in to break down her recent entertainment coverage, including: a new plan by hospitality leaders to shape tourism in Nashville, the current trends in local restaurants, and Metro Council's look into how to better support independently owned venues. Plus, we’re checking in with Gracie Fuisz, the host of the recently launched City Cast Nashvil...

2024-07-1850 min

This Is Nashville Worker safety: A cloud over the construction boomWe're seemingly full of towering yellow cranes and active construction sites busy with workers using hefty machinery and hoisting heavy materials – often several hundred feet in the air. Tragically, Tennessee is one of the most dangerous states when it comes to construction worker on-the-job injury and deaths. In recent years, the city of Nashville and the State of Tennessee have not seen eye-to-eye on how to improve safety for workers. Today, we’re speaking with reporters, local advocates and the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development about the sometimes deadly problems workers face, how they’re working to make c...

2024-07-1650 min

This Is Nashville Profile: María Magdalena Campos-PonsCampos-Pons is the Cornelius Vanderbilt chair of fine arts and identifies just as much as a teacher as an artist. She grew up in a small village in the Cuban state of Matanzas, and the community, topography, and vibrant Cuban artistic community she experienced in her youth continues to inform her work. In 2023, Campos-Pons was named a MacArthur Fellow in recognition of how her art "forges connections between her own experiences as a Cuban woman and global issues of displacement and inequality."We're speaking with her today about her upbringing, the heart of her love for teaching...

2024-07-1550 min

This Is Nashville Paddle, paddle, paddle! Making a splash in Tennessee's scenic waterwaysOne of the gifts of living here in Middle TN is that our state is full of some of the nation’s most beautiful ponds, rivers, and lakes. There are so many ways to enjoy the water from swimming, to paddling a kayak, canoe or paddle board, to fishing. If you’re not familiar with how to jump in, how can you get started? And what do you need to know to stay safe? We’re talking with local water enthusiasts about how they’re enjoying Tennessee’s natural waterways this summer- and what you need to know to get out th...

2024-07-0950 min

This Is Nashville Citywide reporter roundup: religion editionIn 2024, many different faith communities are flourishing in Middle Tennessee and local religion reporters, whose work often reaches national audiences, have a lot to cover. Today we are joined by Liam Adams, Religion Reporter for The Tennessean, Holly Meyer, the Global Religion News Editor for the Associated Press, and WPLN’s own Rachel lacovone, one of the our newsroom leaders who has reported and edited much of WPLN's religion coverage. They'll break down the latest news and share what it’s like to report on a topic that is both deeply personal and emphatically public for so many...

2024-06-2750 min

This Is Nashville They say diplomacy starts at home- so do diplomats!US diplomats live and work overseas, helping US citizens abroad as well as building relationships with host countries. They get a new assignment to change countries — and often the languages they’re working in — about every two years. What is their life and work really like? And who are the people working here in the US to support US foreign policy goals? Today we’re talking with native Tennesseans who are serving in the US State Department's Civil Service and Foreign Service. We’ll find out what it takes to represent the US internationally and the steps anyone can follow to...

2024-06-2650 min

This Is Nashville Re-air: A soldier, a sailor and a marine all walk into the studio…Military service is a point of pride for many here in Tennessee and across the country. From wanting to serve something bigger than oneself, to seeking job experience or world travel, to honoring a family tradition of service — everyone who joins the military must find their own reason for signing up. Today, we’re talking with local recruiters from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps to learn more about each branch and the first steps anyone here in Middle Tennessee can take toward serving.Guests: U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Paul Gardner U.S. N...

2024-06-2450 min

This Is Nashville Ask the mayorsCall 615-760-2000 to share what’s on your mind or to ask either mayor a question. This is your opportunity to get your questions answered. From transportation to transportainment, we never know what’s going to come up on our Ask The Mayor show, but it’s always interesting. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys and Mary Mancini.Guests: Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell Nashville Night Mayor Benton McDonough Listen to previous Ask the Mayor episodes: Ask the Mayors with Freddie O'Connell and Ken Moore (May 30, 2024) Ask the Mayor with F...

2024-06-1850 min

This Is Nashville Kids in actionSo what do teenagers in Nashville want their home city and region to be like now and in the future? What’s working and what isn’t? Today, we’ll speak to kids in two different youth-oriented programs who share the same goal — to have a future in a city that is built to work for all.Guests: Chef Sterling Wright | Chef, community advocate, and Napier Kitchen Table Fellowship Xavier | Teenage chef Marianna | Teenage chef Lois | Member, Nashville Youth Design Team Mia | Member, Nashville Youth Design Team Further Reading and Listening: Listen to our two prev...

2024-06-1350 min

This Is Nashville Kids in serviceToday, we’ll hear from young people about how they are volunteering in their communities. We'll kick off with Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee and a young student to get the scoop on the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge, which invites elementary kids to devote a portion of their summer break to serving others. Next, we'll speak with young people to find out how they are organizing service projects themselves or finding the right service opportunities through their schools and faith communities. Join us!Guests: Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee Whit and Shanna Gadke, rising 3rd gr...

2024-06-1251 min

This Is Nashville Tennessee Pageant and Scholarship CompetitionsFrom the outside, the world of beauty pageants and scholarship competitions can be fun to watch- but sometimes difficult to fully understand. What are the competitions really like? What does it take to win? And what exactly does a titleholder do for the year after she wins? Miss Tennessee USA 2024, Miss Black Tennessee USA 2024, Miss Tennessee 2023 and Miss Davidson County 2024 are here to share their personal experiences of competing- and what participating in these competitions means to them. Join us!Guests: Christell Foote Miss Tennessee USA Jada Cooke Miss Black Tennessee USA 2024 Brandee Mills Miss Tennessee 2023 Man...

2024-06-0550 min

This Is Nashville Re-Air: Long-lasting LoveToday we’re talking with two couples who have been together for several decades … and who are happy to say that they continue to love and like each other each day. We’ll also hear about a bonded couple who show their love through sharing treats, making biscuits, and grooming each other … guess what species they are!? A shorter version of this episode aired earlier this year. Tune in for the full conversations today!Guests: Beth and Tommy Womack Teresa Birdsong and Cameron Adkins Learn More:Nashville CatioThis episode was produced...

2024-06-0450 min

This Is Nashville Ask not one, but two, mayors!Dial 615-760-2000 to share what’s on your mind or to ask either mayor a question. We never fully know what’s going to come up on our Ask The Mayor show, but it’s always a good time. Join us!This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys and Mary Mancini.Guests: Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell Franklin Mayor Ken Moore Listen to previous Ask the Mayor episodes: Ask the Mayor with Freddie O'Connell, plus Taking Cover, April 17, 2024 Ask the Mayor with Freddie O'Connell, plus Votes For Women, March 28, 2024 Ask the Mayor with F...

2024-05-3050 min

This Is Nashville Citywide reporter roundupToday, Jeremy Finley, chief investigative reporter for News Channel 4; Adam Sichko, senior reporter for Nashville Business Journal; and Mike Organ, college sports reporter for The Tennessean, will break down their latest stories and what they’re keeping their eyes on coming up. Join us for our citywide reporter roundup!Today’s episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.GUESTS Jeremy Finley, Chief investigative reporter, WSMV-TV Adam Sichko, Senior reporter, Nashville Business Journal Mike Organ, College sports reporter/veteran sports reporter, The Tennessean FURTHER READING AND LISTENING For more on the new Nashville Mental heal...

2024-05-2150 min

This Is Nashville The power of preventative healthRoutine health habits might be easy to ignore, but they make a huge difference in our wellbeing. Today, local physicians and a mental health care provider are here to share what we all need to know — and can do — to take good care of our bodies and minds.This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.Guests: Dr. Carmen Tuchman, primary care physician, Internal Medicine Vanderbilt Dr. Carlenda Smith, associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Beth Hail, LCSW, Centerstone Dr. Justin Gregory Briggs, Licensed marriage and family therapist; Presiden...

2024-05-1650 min

This Is Nashville How the four-day workweek worksStudies show that employee well-being, job satisfaction, retention and productivity all increase with a compressed schedule. In a recent six-month trial in the UK, nearly 90% of companies that gave a four-day workweek a try kept with it over a year later. But is it as good as it sounds? And how exactly does it work across different industries? Today, we’re talking with a researcher and veteran HR leader about the rising popularity of compressed schedules. We'll also hear from one employer about how she transitioned her family business to a four-day workweek and what it's like to...

2024-05-0950 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Stacy DowneyIn 2010, Stacy Downey founded The Little Pantry That Could in North Nashville, which provided free food and support to any one in need –no questions asked. In 2022, the loss of a lease and sky-high real estate prices forced The Little Pantry to permanently close. Stacy, who has also worked at One Generation Away, joins us today to share her story and talk about her continued dedication to making sure everyone has the food and welcome they need. Join us. This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys. Further listening and reading: If you would li...

2024-05-0650 min

This Is Nashville Ask the Mayor, plus 'Taking Cover'Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell takes listeners calls today. Then, starting this Friday, April 19, Nashville Public Radio will be running the seven-part series Taking Cover at noon. Hosted by NPR's Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman and Graham Smith of the Investigations unit, Taking Cover investigates the worst Marine-on-Marine friendly fire incident in modern history and the events that followed. This Is Nashville producer Katherine Ceicys spoke with Bowman and Smith about the series and what listeners can expect. This Is Nashville will be live again tomorrow, Thursday, April 18, and will return again on Tuesday, April 30. Gues...

2024-04-1750 min

This Is Nashville Student reporter roundupMiddle schoolers, high schoolers and college students all over Middle Tennessee run student newspapers, TV stations and recording studios. These student journalists work hard to deliver news and inform their communities. Today, we’re talking with student writers, reporters and podcasters about their latest coverage — and what it’s like to be an emerging journalist right now. Join us! Guests: Nick Held, Montgomery Bell Academy 8th grader, editor of upcoming Top of the Hill issue Grace Chen, James Lawson High School senior, staff writer, The Lightening Letter Robert Lakatosh, TN Tech sophom...

2024-04-1650 min

This Is Nashville A soldier, a sailor and a marine all walk into the studio...Military service is a point of pride for many here in Tennessee and across the country. From wanting to serve something bigger than oneself, to seeking job experience or world travel, to honoring a family tradition of service- everyone who joins the military must find their own reason for signing up. Today we’re talking with local recruiters from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marine Corps to learn more about each branch and the first steps anyone here in Middle Tennessee can take towards serving. Join us to learn how to join up! Guests: U.S...

2024-04-1047 min

This Is Nashville Long-lasting loveToday we’re talking with two couples who have been together for several decades…and who are happy to say that they continue to love and like each other each day. We’ll also hear about a bonded couple who show their love through sharing treats, making biscuits, and grooming each other….guess what species they are! Join us! Guests: Beth and Tommy Womack Teresa Birdsong and Cameron Adkins Learn More: Nashville Catio This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys and Magnolia McKay.

2024-04-0852 min

This Is Nashville Navigating College Decision DayStudents are waiting for the mail and checking online portals to find out if they’ve been accepted or denied admission to their chosen schools. They then have to decide where to enroll and how to pay for college by May 1. Today, we’re talking with students, a parent of a high school senior, an admissions counselor and a mental health professional about how high schoolers and families can successfully navigate toward College Decision Day — and their future ahead. Join us! Guests: Shae Camardo, MLK High School senior Eli Sheahen, Valor College Prep senior...

2024-04-0350 min

This Is Nashville Everything you need to know about water filtrationToday, we’re talking with the people who work to make sure the water that reaches our faucets is safe and clean for us, and that wastewater is properly filtered so our wildlife stays healthy. We’ll also hear about how people across Tennessee access water and check in with a researcher from Vanderbilt’s Water Justice Lab. Join us! Guests: Sonia Allman, Manager of Strategic Communications, Metro Water Service Brent Freeman, Assistant Director of Sewer Operations, Metro Water Services David Money, EPA Water Specialist, TN Association of Utility Districts Yolan...

2024-03-1950 min

This Is Nashville Space and the mysteries of the universeToday, we’re talking with an astronomer from the Adventure Science Center to find out everything we need to know about the eclipse and how to experience it. We’ll also hear from WPLN editor Miriam Kramer about what it’s like to report on space — and we’re even checking in with the one and only Neil deGrasse Tyson. Join us! Guests: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Dr. Morgan Rehnberg, VP of Exhibits and Experiences, Adventure Science Center Miriam Kramer, Editor, WPLN Elizabeth Burton, Producer...

2024-03-1349 min

This Is Nashville Lent: traditions and practicesToday, we’re talking with local Christians about what Lent is and what it means to them. Guests: Father Jarrod Russell, Greek Orthodox priest Nadine Choufani, Parishioner, St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission Pastor Liza Hawkins, Pastor, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Lindsey Krinks, Street Chaplain and activist Tewodros Manaye, Member, Ethiopian Orthodox Church This episode was produced by Tasha A.F. Lemley, Rachel Iacovone and Katherine Ceicys.

2024-03-1250 min

This Is Nashville Exploring Vanderbilt University's New Quantum Potential seriesVanderbilt’s new video series takes viewers behind the scenes on some innovative research projects. At Vanderbilt University, there are thousands of brilliant minds working hard on potentially world-changing projects. The Quantum Potential series, helmed by podcasting legend Jad Abumrad, is here to sharing their breakthroughs with the public. We’ll talk with Jad and meet a pair of scientists who are looking to solve the issue of traffic. Commuters everywhere, rejoice! Guests: Dr. Jonathan Sprinkle, Vanderbilt professor of Computer Science Dr. Dan Work, Vanderbilt professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering J...

2024-03-1150 min

This Is Nashville Celebrating civil rights activist and beloved Nashville native King HollandsKing Hollands had his first experience as a civil rights leader in 1954 as one of the first of 14 Black students to desegregate Father Ryan High School. Just a few years later, after participating in training for non-violent protests, he was part of the sit-in movement at Woolworth's that sought to desegregate Nashville’s downtown lunch counters. Throughout his life, as a member of the Metro Human Relations Commission, as president of the Organized Neighbors of Edgehill, and even as a neighbor to all here in Nashville, Mr. Hollands continued to step up to injustice, fight to preserve Nashville’s Afri...

2024-03-0650 min

This Is Nashville What's going on with school vouchers?Since we last talked about school vouchers back in fall 2022, the state legislature and governor have made major steps toward making them a reality for all Tennesseeans. Right now, there are bills on the table in the House and Senate that would give over $7000 per student against their private school tuition— regardless of whether they were ever even enrolled in public school. Some are calling this a subsidy for the rich, and some are saying vouchers will make private school more accessible for low and middle class families. We’ll talk today with lawmakers, parents, advocates, and reporters to under...

2024-03-0550 min

This Is Nashville Making Noise about 'Making Noise' and advocating for Nashville's Black music scenesThe locally-founded black-owned music promotion company Lovenoise changed the music landscape of Nashville — and you can hear how on 'Making Noise.' Today, we’re talking with WPLN Senior Music Writer Jewly Hight and several guests featured on the series about the current Black music scenes here in Nashville. We’ll dig into 'Making Noise,' the rich tradition of artists from different generations supporting each other, and what resources are available right now to help launch home-grown talent. Join us! Guests: Eric Holt, Lovenoise co-founder, Assistant Professor of Music Business at Belmont Jewly...

2024-03-0450 min

This Is Nashville Special Olympics Tennessee offers year-round programs to athletesToday, we’re talking with local athletes, coaches and the organization’s team members to learn about Special Olympics sport competitions, inclusive sports teams called unified teams, and the health-focused Healthy Athletes and Fit-4-Life programs that all promote health, fun, leadership and friendships between people of all abilities here in Tennessee. Plus, if you’re looking to get involved, we’ll share the many ways you can. Join us! Guests: Brittany Meyer, Special Olympics Athlete Harlan Waltz, Special Olympics Athlete Amy D'Angelo, Teacher and Special Olympics Coach Justin Bradford...

2024-02-2150 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Councilwoman Sandra SepulvedaCouncilmember Sandra Sepulveda represents district 30 on the Nashville Metro Council. When she first ran for the position in 2019, she was the first Latina elected to the council and the youngest member ever, starting her term at 26. The daughter of two Mexican immigrants, she came to Nashville when she was 5 years old and cares deeply about the city and community she has grown up in and called home for over two decades. We’re talking with her today about her story, the responsibility she feels as representative of a majority Hispanic district, and her day-to-day reality — and hopes — as she...

2024-02-1350 min

This Is Nashville How to connect across the English-Spanish language barrierWhile you can easily hear many languages in Middle Tennessee, Spanish is the second-most spoken language here after English. For anyone who is not fully bilingual, communicating across a language barrier can be at times humorous, but more often than not frustrating, discouraging, if not high stakes when it comes to situations involving medical care, education or basic services. So how can we better connect? Today, we’re talking with the people behind companies and organizations that offer local Spanish and English language classes as well as resources available for English Learning students and families in the Me...

2024-02-0650 min

This Is Nashville Learning how to safely handle firearmsSome people grow up learning how to use firearms and enjoy shooting or hunting, but others have never personally held a gun. Whether you’re comfortable with guns or not, it’s arguably a good idea for everyone to know how to safely handle them. Today we’re talking with local firearm instructors about the entry-level classes they teach for adults and kids for self-defense, gun safety and hunting- and we’ll hear from students about what it’s like to go through them. Guests: Bo Smith, firearm instructor at Royal Range USA Carolyn Cr...

2024-01-2450 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Dr. Gracie KingDr. Gracie Andrews King is an associate professor of Biology at Nashville State Community College. She primarily teaches Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, the challenging gateway classes students must take to go on to medical careers like physical therapy, nursing or being a doctor. Dr. King grew up in the rural south and - like some of her current students- was the first in her family to go to college. It was not an easy road, but she made her way all the way to getting her PHD and discovering her true passion for teaching. We’re talking wi...

2024-01-1850 min

This Is Nashville Re-air: Surviving Outside When Temperatures Drop Below FreezingToday, we’re talking cold weather tips and re-airing conversations about Nashville's cold weather shelter resources with people who have experienced harsh weather when they didn't have stable housing. Guests: Terry Warren, previously unhoused Nashvillian Vicky Batcher, previously unhoused writer Alex Smith, outreach worker who was previously unhoused Brian Haile, CEO of Neighborhood Health Cathy Jennings, Finance Director at The Contributor [caption id="attachment_128064" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Gary Beloch rides a WeGo bus to a cold weather shelter on Brick Church Pike on November 23, 2021. Nashville of...

2024-01-1750 min

This Is Nashville Profile: Singer-Songwriter Crys MatthewsCrys Matthews grew up in the South, serendipitously found her way to writing and performing music, and has since won multiple awards including the acclaimed International Folk Music Song of the Year in 2022 for her song Changemakers. In her music she explores both everyday life and love- and current social justice issues like Black Lives Matter, immigration and gun safety. She cares deeply about making challenging topics approachable- and making sure everyone can jam out at her shows. We’re sitting down with her right before she records her 10th album to learn about her journey, her mu...

2024-01-0853 min

This Is Nashville Producer Takeover Week: Katherine's Favorite EpisodeThis week, the producers take the host mic to bring you some of our favorite This Is Nashville episodes and moments from the last year! Multimedia producer Katherine Ceicys is the newest member to the This Is Nashville team and has produced episodes on 12 Step communities and mindfulness practitioners here in Middle Tennessee. Today, Katherine is digging into one of her favorite episodes about the Emo music scene here in Nashville. She'll explain why the episode changed how she listens to recorded music- and how she approaches producing for This Is Nashville. The original episode was produced...

2024-01-0352 min

This Is Nashville Mindfulness For The Holidays - Centering with Tai Chi, Yoga and MeditationThe holiday season is in full swing! With preparing for all of the fun, parties, family gatherings- and maybe even traveling, you might find yourself feeling a bit drained and tired. That is where practices like tai chi, yoga and meditation come in. Today we’ll talk with Nashvillians who use those practices to help themselves and others recenter and find peace. We'll learn about what the practices are, how anyone can get started in a few moments today, and what you need to know if you want to step into a dedicated practice. We'll even have a guided me...

2023-12-1450 min

This Is Nashville 12 Steps Through The HolidaysThe holidays are a time full of joy and celebration for most- but they can also be an especially challenging time for those struggling with alcoholism or addiction - or who have a loved one who is. Today, we are talking to members of different recovery communities here in Middle Tennessee to learn about 12 Step programs, local 12 Step resources and how they themselves are approaching staying healthy and connected during the holiday season. (In keeping with the tradition of anonymity in 12 Step programs, we will only be sharing our guests first names.) Join us! Guests:

2023-12-1250 min

Finding Good Step 12 - Wilson (AA)Wilson did not find any hope at his first AA meeting. ‘I saw the 12 Steps on the wall, and my first impression was, ‘I’m going to die because they’re asking me to believe in fairy tales,’ when I saw the word, ‘God’ throughout the steps.’ But after the meeting, a man talked to him and explained the detox symptoms Wilson was going through because that man had gone through the same thing himself. That connection was the reason Wilson went back to another meeting. He shares that working the steps, staying involved in AA, and being a sponsor has chan...

2023-02-211h 07

Finding Good Step 11 - Ann (Al-Anon)There is a lot to unpack in Step 11, but Ann is not deterred by the challenge and meets her practice of Step 11, as she seems to meet life, with joy, enthusiasm, and open honesty about where she is in any moment. Studying singing has informed her relationship with breathing which she shares is an important tool she uses as part of Step 11 to discern when to act, and if so with courage, or when to hold back and wait. ‘I like having my way. [But] I have found that when I back off and not force my wil...

2023-02-211h 02

Finding Good Step 10 - Alan (Al-Anon)Alan takes his serenity seriously. ‘I guard my serenity with every fiber of my being. I guard that.’ And a big part of how he does that is his daily practice of Step 10. After the hard and perhaps deeper work of Steps 1-9, Step 10 offers something different: an ongoing practice of self-reflection and dedication to dealing with mistakes and missteps right as they come up. The payoff for reflection and admitting errors in the moment is something Alan takes seriously too. ‘It feels like a sense of accomplishment every day that I go to bed and say, ‘you know...

2023-02-2155 min

Finding Good Step 9 - Julia (AA)Julia is clear: an amends is not the same thing as an apology. Julia shares the details about her amends process including determining the who, what, how, when and follow up, if needed, for amends and why she doesn't say, 'I'm sorry.' There is no one size fits all and it takes work to make things right, if possible. But it’s very much worth it to Julia. ‘Without the practice, without the words, without the language [that I worked through with my sponsor], I probably would have really not gotten through [my amends] effectively so that...

2023-02-211h 10

Finding Good Step 8 - Sherry (Al-Anon)Making a list is simple enough. For Sherry, a lot of the work of Step 8 was in becoming willing to make amends. She shares how she had to forgive the people she had harmed before she was ready to approach them to make her own amends. Sherry found her way from AA to Al-Anon when her children were teenagers. She shares what each program gives her and how she relied on both to find her way through grieving and eventual healing after losing one of her children. ‘In the Webster’s dictionary, [amends] means change. And that was...

2023-02-211h 11

Finding Good Step 7 - Brian (Al-Anon)With over 10 years in Alanon, Brian found himself struggling. Every day was a challenge. He asked a long-time member to be his sponsor and work with him through the steps again. In that process, he found a new kind of acceptance. He shares his journey and how his practice of acceptance helped him approach Step 7 in which, as he describes it, his Higher Power did not remove the defects he wanted removed but how the process brought change within him anyway. “Humbly is that key word. Humbly means I have a right-sized understanding of who I am an...

2023-02-211h 06

Finding Good Step 6 - Tom (AA)Step 6 seems like a quiet step but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a deeply powerful one. Tom shares why Step 6 and Step 7, 'the fulcrum of the steps' as he sees them, are so important to him and his ongoing recovery that he continues to revisit and practice them. ‘It’s really about asking your Higher Power, for you to foresee a future life without [your defects] where you could be a much great version of yourself. That’s a lot about the willingness. It’s just, ‘ok, I’ve been following my advice my whole life, I’m open t...

2023-02-2159 min

Finding Good Step 5 - Kimberly (AA)Many people might shy away from admitting their hardest, most painful choices at all- let alone out loud to another person. Kimberly, however, was ready and willing to share her 5th Step with her sponsor. She shares how the previous steps prepared her for Step 5 and the clarity and freedom that this step gave her. She may even have enjoyed it. ‘I was finally seeing the real picture….It was a little shocking but it was really freeing. It was like, ok now I finally know what my problem is. Yeah I drink a lot- that is a pr...

2023-02-211h 07

Finding Good Step 4 - Eleanor (Al-Anon)Like a lot of people in 12-Step programs, Eleanor was terrified (her word) to approach Step 4 which involves making a ‘moral inventory’ of oneself. Eleanor sponsor's experience helped her change her perspective from looking at Step 4 as a painful process that would prove she was a horrible person to looking at the it as a way to better understand herself and the coping skills she developed in past that no longer serve her. She shares how she approached her 4th step and what helped her keep the process balance, useful and manageable. ‘That really gave me the grace...

2023-02-211h 10

Finding Good Step 3 - Victoria (AA)Victoria grew up with religion and was comfortable believing in a Higher Power. In her drinking, which increased in the middle of her life, she ended up doing things she never thought she would which she tried to ‘hide’ from god and her family. She ended up in the ICU and then rehab. She knew she had to change or she would lose her relationships with her kids- let alone her life. On one particularly hard night, she, in her words, surrendered and prayed for guidance. She shares how she arrived at that moment and how it change her in a...

2023-02-211h 05

Finding Good Step 2 - Sam (Al-Anon)Sam wasn’t sure he believed in god or a 'Higher Power' and thought he might have to give up on Al-Anon because of that. Sam shares how his sponsor gave him a new perspective that allowed him to explore not knowing but still trusting in something greater than himself, even if it was the group of people in a meeting. His trust became an important part of his recovery- and still is. ‘Having that concept of a High Power takes the pressure off…And that’s such a relief. Because I’ve been doing my best all these...

2023-02-211h 03

Finding Good Step 1 - Matt (AA)For years, Matt knew he was powerless over his drinking, no question. The key to Step 1 and the start of his recovery was his life becoming truly 'unmanageable.' Matt’s shares what made him finally choose rehab and how dedicating himself to working the Twelve Steps changed him from wanting to give up on life to wanting to make the most of it. 'I feel like I was given a lot of potential to really help other people, to do some great things, live a happy life and share that with other people. And I c...

2023-02-211h 05

Finding Good Series 2 Intro: Understanding RecoveryFor this series, I set to find out: what are the Twelve Steps of Recovery and what is it actually like to work them? Listen here for a quick intro to AA and Al-Anon, the steps as a whole, and to hear the 12 Steps and 12 Promises of AA before jumping into the following episodes. Hope you enjoy! (For reference: The 12 Steps and Promises are copyrighted by AA. Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. (1989). Twelve steps and twelve traditions. Alcoholics Anonymous World Services. https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-steps)

2023-02-0806 min

Finding Good Amanda - Starting a Business Driven by Passion'I’m Going For It!' Amanda spent decades working in corporate life- climbing very high and all without a college degree. But she hit a breaking moment and had to leave. In her 50's, she's now starting a business on her own driven by her passion to help other's succeed. She shares what it's like to start over, what skills she honed that she relies on - and why it matters to have courage but still laugh through the fear.

2022-03-221h 01

Finding Good Lou - An Extraordinary Love Story'I Can’t Explain It.' Our conversation starts with Lou recounting an extraordinary moment she shared with her husband towards the end of his life. But she also shares how they met and then found their way to their love- in one of the most surprising love stories I've heard.

2022-03-221h 03

Finding Good Michelle - A Great Wedding Day'It Was A Great Day!' Pre-instagram, pre-social media, and among the first of their friend group to get married, Michelle and Phil had a beautiful and touching wedding day that was very much their own. Michelle shares what it was like to plan it and live through it- and why it was so much fun.

2022-03-221h 02

Finding Good Kenneth - A Life of Service and Family'An Unexpected Surprise.' Decades after serving together in the Vietnam War, a Vietnamese translator reached out to reconnect to Kenneth. Kenneth shares that story and his own of his career and how he always prioritizes service and family.

2022-03-2248 min

Finding Good Mary-Catherine - Losing A Brother To HIV/AIDS, Finding Grace in Loss and Grief'It Was A Hard Day.' Mary-Catherine lost her brother to HIV/AIDS in the '80s. She recounts how the experience impacted her and her family and how she has learned to find grace in the face of loss and grief.

2022-03-221h 01

Finding Good Kelly - A Career in the ATF'It Started There.' One conversation over lunch led Kelly to career at the ATF (Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). She shares what it was like to train and work at ATF.

2022-03-221h 04

Finding Good Stephen - What It’s Like Competing in BBQ Competitions'It’s So Much Fun!' Stephen shares what it's like, and what it takes, to compete in BBQ competitions.

2022-03-221h 04

Finding Good Annette - Saving A Loved One’s Life, Gifts and Challenges in Caregiving (Perspective 2)'I Didn’t Think It Would Happen to Me (Perspective 2)' Annette shares what it was like to nearly experience her husband's death, twice, and how she finds laughter and seeks balance in caregiving.

2022-03-221h 06

Finding Good Ray - Surviving Lightning Strike and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Perspective 1)'I Didn’t Think It Would Happen to Me (Perspective 1).' Ray almost died, twice, and shares what happened and how he makes the most of life on the other side of surviving.

2022-03-221h 01

Finding Good Mike - Heeding the Call to Ministry'That’s How I Knew.' Mike shares how he felt and followed his call to ministry and what his career as a minister was like.

2022-03-221h 04

Finding Good Brooke - Life as an ER Nurse'A Day in My Life.' Brooke shares what it's really like to work as an ER nurse.

2022-03-221h 03

Finding Good Hi! Welcome! Intro to Series 1: The 10 Conversations ProjectI didn't mean to start a podcast, but I'm so grateful to be here. Here's how one idea led to the '10 Conversations Project' where I spoke with 11 neighbors I didn't know- and how that has turned into Finding Good.

2022-03-2205 min