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Little VictoriesAdoption, UnscriptedIn this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Janelle "JC" Roussel, founder and CEO of Rhode to Adoption. With over 30 years of experience in adoption, foster care, and child welfare, JC shares her passion for adoption services in Rhode Island. Discover how Rhode to Adoption stands out with its unique programs like the Care Program and Anchors Program, offering unparalleled support and mentorship to families. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of adoption, and the profound impact of JC's mission to make adoption a focused and supportive journey for all involved.
2025-08-2433 minLittle VictoriesMOD 26BOnce roommates, now forever friends. Amy Leslie, Mimi Humphrey, Kerry Carlson, Tara Gilvar, Kathy Britt and Jackie Robin from the spectacular Boston College class of 1985 reconnect to laugh, remember, and hold space for the journeys we’ve taken—from carefree college days to the beautiful chaos of present day life.
2025-08-0139 minLittle VictoriesOlivia Braun-Rising PR ConsultantJoin me as I sit down with Olivia Braun, a rising senior at Bridgewater State University! We chat about life, college ups and downs, finding balance, and what’s next after graduation. Tune in for honest stories, relatable laughs, and a little inspiration for your own journey. You can reach Olivia at:oliviabraunprconsult@gmail.com Instagram: @braunprconsultingLinkedIn: Olivia Braun | LinkedIn
2025-07-1423 minLittle VictoriesFor All We KnowMy childhood friend, Sue Edelman interviews me on her show, "Something About the Women" on WMFO. We haven't seen each other since 1974 and have plenty to talk about. We chat about our time together at JCC Camp, family, sports, my podcast and the fantastic music of 1974.Here is our playlist from the interview: open.spotify.com
2025-07-0726 minLittle VictoriesSustaining Ourselves is Sustaining Our MovementJessica Teperow from JT Consulting, LLC shares how they empower individuals, organizations, and institutions to strengthen their capacity to recognize, respond to, and prevent sexual and domestic violence. These issues thrive in isolation; our work is about connection. We are not just about raising awareness about a problem or working to end the epidemic of gender-based violence; we are dedicated to creating a reality where all people feel seen, supported, heard, and believed- a world where individuals, relationships, and communities can thrive. RESOURCES:Home Page - NNEDVRAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organizationJDI | Jane Doe I...
2025-03-2045 minLittle VictoriesPreview: Leaving the AbuseListen to the full episode:"Sustaining Ourselves is Sustaining Our Movement"
2025-03-2000 minLittle VictoriesPreview: Teaching Healthy Relationships Listen to the full episode: "Sustaining Ourselves is Sustaining Our Movement"
2025-03-2000 minLittle VictoriesShort Clip Love's Enduring ChallengeClip from my most recent episode, "For the Love of a Teammate"Molly Winn Shares some wisdom she learned from her mom, Maura Shepherd. #Moe20BC #ENDALZ #LeadwithLovehttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/kathleen-brophy
2025-03-1800 minLittle VictoriesFor the Love of a Teammate #Moe20BCMolly Winn, daughter of Boston College women's soccer player/captain, Maura "Moe" Quinlivan Shepherd class of '84 opens up about her mom's diagnosis of early onset Alzheimers disease. As a tribute to Moe, several of her BC teammates share their memories of Moe from the soccer field. Also featured is Kimberlee Dumas, a caregiver support group facilitator who shares some tips for caregivers and family members.
2025-03-131h 04Little Victories40 Years Full CircleMy beloved coach, Michael LaVigne and I go down memory lane and talk about our time together as player and coach at Boston College. Michael shares the history of how the program began and some funny stories along the way. GO EAGLES !
2025-02-2541 minLittle VictoriesHow do I go from We to Me ?Chris Basile allows us inside by sharing parts of her journey since losing her beloved partner, Maria of 39 1/2 years. "Love the essence" and "grateful taking."
2025-02-1736 minLittle VictoriesMy Proudest MomentI sit down with my college roommate and dear friend, Kerry Carlson as we remember our first meeting in 1981 on Keyes North at Boston College.
Kerry shares some of the most challenging and beautiful moments that have helped her to appreciate the life she has today.
2024-09-0629 minLittle VictoriesThe Adoption TriangleI am sitting down with my friend, colleague and Principal, Dr. Jamie Chisum. For over 10 years we have been a part of Seminar Day here at Wellesley High School. In this conversation, Jamie shares his adoption story and how it has impacted his life.
2024-03-0124 minLittle VictoriesMeaning Amidst Loss with Bereavement Specialist, Beth Nassozi, LICSWI recorded this 4 years ago after having been a part of a grief support group. I listened to it again today, and thought it important to share again. For anyone that is working through some grief, I hope that this may offer some hope and comfort. Peace & Love, Kathy
A conversation with Beth Nassozi, LICSW, who will share her experiences, knowledge and wisdom as a Bereavement Specialist. She will offer guidance, practical exercises and resources for anyone struggling with grief.
https://bereavementsupportservices.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/beyond-the-tightrope-recycling-repurposing-and-reclaiming-life/#comments
2024-02-2117 minLittle VictoriesSurrender and Live Part 2Part 1 was my most listened to episode of 2023. This is a follow up conversation with my sister, Kelly and life after cancer treatment, mental health maintenance and her experience with continuing to cope with her childhood trauma.
2023-12-3021 min
Little VictoriesSurrender and Live Part 1An honest and open conversation with my sister, Kelly and the challenges she faced around mental health and breast cancer. She will share about what it was like to "surrender" and the resources that helped her get through some of the most difficult parts of her life.
RESOURCES:
https://mindingyourmind.org/. (Minding Your Mind)
https://www.mentalhealthcollaborative.org/contact-us/. (Mental Health Collaborative)
https://reachma.org/ (REACH Beyond Domestic Violence)
https://www.familyconstellationsnyc.com/ (Family Constellations)
https://www.aa.org/. (Alcoholics Anonymous)
2023-12-3029 minLittle VictoriesGrind TimeA conversation with my niece, Heidi and the challenging and beautiful moments that got her to where she is today; a pediatric oncology nurse.
2023-11-1121 minLittle VictoriesLuisa Muhr, Family ConstellationsA conversation with Luisa Muhr and her work as a Family Constellation Facilitator.
Developed by German psychotherapist Bert Hellinger in the 1990's, Family Constellations as we know and practice it today is an alternative form of therapy work. The traditional setting involves a group of people who come together, seated in a circle, offering their awareness and presence and thus creating a, what Constellations practitioners call, "the field" or “work field”. This energy field is where the work takes place. In a virtual setting we explore this field (and its multitudes) in new dimensions.
2023-10-2523 minLittle VictoriesProud to be HereAs June marks Pride month, I am sitting down with a few of my colleagues who are sharing some of their lived experiences as people in the queer community.
Here are some resources for anyone that may be seeking:
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
https://www.glsen.org/
https://outmetrowest.org/
https://itgetsbetter.org/
https://www.hrc.org/
https://reachma.org/
2023-06-1426 minLittle VictoriesSelf Care for EducatorsMy friend and colleague, Dr. Adam Diliberto sits down with me as we talk about a class we co-teach together, Self Care for Educators. This course allows faculty and staff in our district, to earn professional development and graduate credit.
2023-06-0720 min
Beyond The Clinic: Living Well With MelanomaWhy Peer Support is Important for People Coping With MelanomaPeople living with melanoma often benefit from practical help and advice from others who have lived through similar situations. Support groups bring people together and provide a safe forum for exchanging perspectives, sharing concerns, and gaining confidence to face the future. Of course, each of us has to find a way of dealing with a melanoma cancer diagnosis. None will take us back to where we were before, but the key is finding the one that lets you live the best, most positive life today and tomorrow. In this episode, two melanoma survivors who serve as volunteer mentors in A...
2023-06-0631 minLittle VictoriesTwo BreathsMy friend and guest, Robin Giacomo is sharing some of her wisdom and beautiful work:
Our breaths are free. But how we choose to breathe them can be the difference between just surviving or thriving in the fullness of our wellness.
https://growwithrobin.com/
2023-04-0724 min
Killer Destinations72. HOW TO MURDER YOUR HUSBAND: Nancy Brophy - Portland, OR 2018In 2018, Daniel Brophy was a chef and instructor at the Oregon Culinary Institute in Portland. Early on a Saturday morning, students found his body on the floor of one of the school's kitchens. Daniel's wife, Nancy, became an early suspect, in part because she was an author and had a lengthy search history involving different ways to kill someone. Was she really researching plotlines or was she guilty?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2023-01-1748 min
True Crime This WeekTrue Crime This Week - January 13, 2023This week: Everything you need to know about the Ana Walshe disappearance; Black Lives Still Matter; Biden keeps secrets in his garage; strange mystery out of Brisbane; DNA Doe project solves two more cold cases and more!Further Reading:https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/10/us/ana-walshe-brian-missing-timeline/index.htmlhttps://people.com/crime/ana-walshe-husband-once-sold-fraudulent-andy-warhol-paintings/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/11/black-lives-matter-co-founder-cousin-killed-los-angeles-policehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/01/10/biden-classified-documents-double-standard-trump/11022762002/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/12/mystery-womans-remains-hidden-in-wall-of-brisbane-apartment-block-for-at-least-seven-yearshttps://uncovered.com/cases/kristin-oconnellhttps://www.fltimes...
2023-01-1325 min
Documentaries on KCLRTrees: From Seed to Sawdust - Episode 14 - Trees and the Castlecomer Discovery ParkThe Castlecomer Discovery Park is situated on the site of the former pleasure gardens of the Wandesforde Family, members of the landed gentry, who for 300 years, were central to the farming and coal mining activities in the area. Some of the trees that they brought back from their trips in Europe and elsewhere still stand at the park and a favourite among many people is the giant Redwood - with its soft spongey bark. Len Brophy is the maintenance man at the Discovery Park, and he introduces us to a few favourite trees in the area. The Dis...
2022-01-2422 min
Total Movie RecallTMR 061 – Napoleon Dynamite This week on Total Movie Recall, we try to decide whether this is a charming, unique film about staying true to yourself, or a nightmarish descent into the insanity that comes with living in a barren, desolate landscape like rural Idaho, where the Uncle Ricos of the world keep subterranean dungeons for unsuspecting Debs. This might say more about where our heads are at right now than about this beloved comedy. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) d. Jared Hess w. Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess Starring: Jon Heder Efren Ramirez J...
2021-03-091h 47Little VictoriesThe Student is the TeacherThree veteran educators; Claudia Brown, Jill Herwig and Rob Tatro, share their stories of lessons they have learned from their students. The wisdom and insight they each share is about what is really important and how it has shaped them as an educator. It is engaging, authentic and life changing.
2020-11-1756 min
Little VictoriesSeason 2 TrailerThemes that will drive season II: " I do the the best I can with the tools I have," and "When you love someone you pay attention."
Listen to invited guests share their stories and wisdom.
2020-11-1400 minLittle VictoriesLean In and Listen with Lisa Stiefvater, owner of Radiate YogaA conversation with Lisa Stiefvater from Radiate Yoga on her journey to the yoga mat and what she has learned along the way. We will experience a short practice with her to help our nervous system.
https://www.radiateyoga.com/
2020-08-1326 min
Little VictoriesMeet Maria MelchiondaYou will meet Maria Melchionda, the Executive Director of MAHPERD (Massachusetts Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance). She will share what her organization is about and an upcoming conference for all educators that will be focused on trauma.
2020-08-0810 min2020-08-0700 min
Arizona OriginalsDavid Kolbe - Kolbe CorpDavid Kolbe - the CEO of Kolbe Corp - shares insights into how they help individuals and companies thrive, how leveraging technology can grow your audience and simultaneously reduce costs, and how seeking feedback from users can lead to new product offerings. Additionally, David shares his story which takes him from Brophy College Prep to the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania. After a brief stop on Capitol Hill, he returned to Arizona to attend law school at Arizona State University, practice law, and ultimately join Kolbe Corp. David’s mother, Kathy Kolbe, founded Kolbe Corp...
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