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hidden cuesTheresa Martin - Part 2This week, Theresa Martin shares the story of her journey to becoming ABD, offering insight into the challenges and triumphs along the way. She is an internationally recognized composer of energetic, melodious, and rhythmically driven music who often draws her inspiration from literature, images, nature, and personal experiences. She enjoys writing music for chamber groups and large ensembles, and given her expertise in clarinet performance, is frequently commissioned to write for the instrument. She has been commissioned by internationally prominent soloists including clarinetists Robert Spring, Joshua Gardner, Jana Starling, and Wesley Ferreira, tubaist Sam Pilafian, oboist Michele Fiala, bassoonist Al...2025-02-2523 min
hidden cuesTheresa Martin - Part 1Amanda and Amy got to chat with composer, clarinetist, and mom of 2, Theresa Martin! She is an internationally recognized composer of energetic, melodious, and rhythmically driven music who often draws her inspiration from literature, images, nature, and personal experiences. She enjoys writing music for chamber groups and large ensembles, and given her expertise in clarinet performance, is frequently commissioned to write for the instrument. She has been commissioned by internationally prominent soloists including clarinetists Robert Spring, Joshua Gardner, Jana Starling, and Wesley Ferreira, tubaist Sam Pilafian, oboist Michele Fiala, bassoonist Albie Micklich, as well as organizations such as the Ba...2025-02-1119 min
Double Reed DishEpisode 192: Michele FialaOn this episode, we spend the entire dish confusing the song "The Gambler" with "The Joker"- sorry in advance for the sore throat from screaming at us as you listen! For our interview we welcome Michele Fiala, Professor of Oboe at Ohio University.
This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!2024-11-141h 00
Mom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift12. A Very Special Pet Adoption EpisodeMom Flies Solo celebrates pet adoption with a new adoption story - and this one has a twist! Featuring Lindsey Goodman, Chris Carmean, Jack the Bichon and Beau the Bichon. For more information on Bespoke Adoption Stories visit https://momfliessolo.com/adoption-stories2023-12-2007 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift11. Nature vs. NurtureThis is an episode not to miss! For the first time ever, Michele interviews the adoptive moms of her son's two birth siblings. You heard it here first: we have resolved the nature vs. nurture debate! 2023-09-1930 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift10. Turning Your Money Woes into Joy and a Bonus Special AnnouncementEileen Joy, Money Coach for Moms, empowers us so that we can empower our kids. And Michele makes an Unexpected announcement. With music by Canadian composer Beverly Lewis and DJ Scott La Sun.
Links discussed in today's episode:
https://momswhomoney.com
https://momswhomoney.com/kids
https://momfliessolo.com/webinar/2023-08-1617 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift9. Fun in the SunThis episode is about all things summer: the secret to easy, healthy, delicious homemade lemonade, packing and laundry hacks, beach music, poetry and a story about flying into the ocean. 2023-07-1509 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift8. Bringing Adoption Stories to LightAdoption stories have been kept in darkness for many generations. Let's bring ours to light! Join Michele for her adoption story, for a meditation on compassion and music from "The Light Wraps You" (get it? 😉). Do you have an adoption story to share? Write mom@momfliessolo.com2023-06-1510 min
Crossing It Off The Bucket ListAdopt A Child As Single Parent : Michele FialaIn this episode of the Crossing It Off podcast, host Roger interviews Michele Fiala about how she crossed "adopt a child as a single parent" off her bucket list. Michele shares her deep desire to become a parent and her unwavering commitment to provide a loving home for a child. She talks about her journey through the adoption process, the challenges she faced, and the emotional rollercoaster she experienced. Michele describes the joy and fulfillment she felt when she finally welcomed her child into her life and became a single parent. She reflects on the lessons she learned throughout...2023-05-2623 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift7. People Behaving BeautifullyMichele reads her story People Behaving Beautifully and talks about her new Ease Journal at momfliessolo.com/ease This episode is dedicated to anyone who needs more ease, mindfulness and gratitude in their lives. 2023-05-1711 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift6. The Ups and Downs of ParentingIn this episode, MFS reads her story on "Fitness for Parent," an adventure in which her imagined time with her son differs from reality. We meditate on compassion for ourselves and others. And writer Sarah Dickinson of The Nerdy Quill https://thenerdyquill.ca/ joins us to talk about how parental roles shift as our kids grow. 2023-04-1517 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift5. When Things Get "Lord of the Flies-y"Episode 5, aka The Sensory Episode. I interview Angela Fulkerson Folczyk, OTR/L, NBCOT, about regulation, sensory needs and all things Occupational Therapy.
If you would like to read more about how I have set up my home to support my son's needs and about the title "Lord of the Flies-y," please see "Where the Wild Kids Are"
Here are the resources that Angela discusses in the podcast:
https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/about-spd
https://sensoryhealth.org/basic/identification-of-spd
Dr. Lucy Miller: Sensational Kids: Hope and Help for Children with sensory pr...2023-03-1520 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift4. Emmy Hernandez, Relationship Coach and "The Call of Nature"In this episode, Mom Flies Solo reads part three of her series on online dating: The Call of Nature....and yes, it's exactly what it sounds like.
Emmy Hernandez, International Love and Relationship Coach, makes an appearance to talk to Michele about ways we can attract the right person into our lives. You will be surprised at what she has to say about dating as a parent!2023-02-1514 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift3. Online Dating Part 2 and Candice Harper, Love CoachIn this episode, Michele interviews Candice Harper, Love Coach, who offers some dating gems for single parents.
Michele also reads her popular blog post, Adventures of a Single Parent: Online Dating Part 2. She finds that "switching teams may not be as easy as it seems on Grey’s Anatomy." 2023-01-1615 minMom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift2. My Deepest, Darkest Holiday SecretsIn this episode, Mom Flies Solo hosts her first guest: Beth Backes of the Mindful Actions Podcast. Mom also reads her story "My Best-Kept Holiday Secret" and gives a sneak preview of her next blog post, "Why I Believe in Santa Claus." Don't miss this uncharacteristically holiday-themed episode rife with 90s TV show references!2022-12-1510 min
Mom Flies Solo: When You Need a Lift1. Adventures of Single Parent: Online Dating (Part One)In this episode, Mom Flies Solo reads one of her most-requested humor writings, "Adventures of a Single Parent: Online Dating (Part One)." It chronicles the misadventures of a middle-aged, sole parent trying to adapt to new ways of finding a mate. When this piece was first published on her blog, divorces rate in the tri-state area were said to have plummeted. Mom Flies Solo may not make single life look glamorous, but she always keeps humor on her radar.
This podcast was created for fans of the Mom Flies Solo blog. In it, Michele Fiala (aka Mom F...2022-11-1512 min
Featured Classical Recordings – Arts and MusicOverheard: New Music For Oboe And English Horn" I don’t necessarily see the images when I’m playing, but I do react to the feelings." Michele Fiala2012-06-0404 min