This is the last episode - for now maybe and I can't believe I made it to 5 years. In my first episode I was uncomfortable in front of the camera and now I can't imagine my life without it. I did so much from writing a book to being in a TV commercial. As I look forward, I have to clean my house, Gracie goes back to France, Jack starts school, and I figure out what's next. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I did this for 5 years and that's amazing [1:57] My first episode was so different from now [4:24] I said my childhood was relatively normal, but nothing about it was [6:25] The cool things I've done since starting the podcast [8:38] I wanted to have another season and it didn't happen [11:49] The most profound quote [14:20] Continuing the newsletter, blog, foundation, and live videos [16:00] Doing a podcast for my local TV station [18:20] Creating an author page [19:41] Finding a niche [21:45] Jack is going to kindergarten, Gracie is going back to France, and running [23:14] Cleaning out the house and remodeling Coach's house [24:03] Breaking a trauma bond Resources: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/straddling-the-picket-fence-barb-higgins-journey-through-grief-and-resilience/"> Life Shift podcast</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Barb: <a href= "https://athousandtinysteps.com/the-podcast/#voicemessage">Leave me a message</a> <a href= "https://athousandtinysteps.com/">Website</a> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96">Facebook </a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRT4zWIDoeDXgw7gLy6_eg">YouTube</a> <a href="https://mollybfoundation.org/">The Molly B Foundation</a>

This is the last episode - for now maybe and I can't believe I made it to 5 years. In my first episode I was uncomfortable in front of the camera and now I can't imagine my life without it. I did so much from writing a book to being in a TV commercial. As I look forward, I have to clean my house, Gracie goes back to France, Jack starts school, and I figure out what's next. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I did this for 5 years and that's amazing [1:57] My first episode was so different from now [4:24] I said my childhood was relatively normal, but nothing about it was [6:25] The cool things I've done since starting the podcast [8:38] I wanted to have another season and it didn't happen [11:49] The most profound quote [14:20] Continuing the newsletter, blog, foundation, and live videos [16:00] Doing a podcast for my local TV station [18:20] Creating an author page [19:41] Finding a niche [21:45] Jack is going to kindergarten, Gracie is going back to France, and running [23:14] Cleaning out the house and remodeling Coach's house [24:03] Breaking a trauma bond Resources: Life Shift podcast Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

This is the last episode - for now maybe and I can't believe I made it to 5 years. In my first episode I was uncomfortable in front of the camera and now I can't imagine my life without it. I did so much from writing a book to being in a TV commercial. As I look forward, I have to clean my house, Gracie goes back to France, Jack starts school, and I figure out what's next. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I did this for 5 years and that's amazing [1:57] My first episode was so different from now [4:24] I said my childhood was relatively normal, but nothing about it was [6:25] The cool things I've done since starting the podcast [8:38] I wanted to have another season and it didn't happen [11:49] The most profound quote [14:20] Continuing the newsletter, blog, foundation, and live videos [16:00] Doing a podcast for my local TV station [18:20] Creating an author page [19:41] Finding a niche [21:45] Jack is going to kindergarten, Gracie is going back to France, and running [23:14] Cleaning out the house and remodeling Coach's house [24:03] Breaking a trauma bond Resources: <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/straddling-the-picket-fence-barb-higgins-journey-through-grief-and-resilience/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Life Shift podcast</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Barb: <a href="https://athousandtinysteps.com/the-podcast/#voicemessage" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave me a message</a> <a href="https://athousandtinysteps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRT4zWIDoeDXgw7gLy6_eg" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> <a href="https://mollybfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Molly B Foundation</a>

See You Later

As I look back on my last 10 years, I realize there is always a major event that happens in my life every decade. And as I look forward 5 years, I realize Molly will have been dead longer than she will have been alive and there's a lot of feelings that come with that. In this episode, I chat about some of the things I'll be doing in the absence of recording this podcast and how I'm trying to stack my habits one at a time. Key Takeaways: [0:00] What's happened in the last 10 years of my life [4:57] Unique, nuanced things I did in grief [5:59] Not being able to throw anything with the date on it away or buy new clothes [8:32] How my grief comes through in raising Jack [11:56] The next 5 years I'm dreading [13:21] These years are more about me and following through on things [14:25] Walking everyday, alcohol, and fucking gratitude [16:12] I'm taking a couple of weeks off from everything [17:15] Which version of Barb is going to follow through? [20:09] Working on selling my book Connect with Barb: <a href= "https://athousandtinysteps.com/the-podcast/#voicemessage">Leave me a message</a> <a href= "https://athousandtinysteps.com/">Website</a> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96">Facebook </a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRT4zWIDoeDXgw7gLy6_eg">YouTube</a> <a href="https://mollybfoundation.org/">The Molly B Foundation</a>

As I look back on my last 10 years, I realize there is always a major event that happens in my life every decade. And as I look forward 5 years, I realize Molly will have been dead longer than she will have been alive and there's a lot of feelings that come with that. In this episode, I chat about some of the things I'll be doing in the absence of recording this podcast and how I'm trying to stack my habits one at a time. Key Takeaways: [0:00] What's happened in the last 10 years of my life [4:57] Unique, nuanced things I did in grief [5:59] Not being able to throw anything with the date on it away or buy new clothes [8:32] How my grief comes through in raising Jack [11:56] The next 5 years I'm dreading [13:21] These years are more about me and following through on things [14:25] Walking everyday, alcohol, and fucking gratitude [16:12] I'm taking a couple of weeks off from everything [17:15] Which version of Barb is going to follow through? [20:09] Working on selling my book Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

As I look back on my last 10 years, I realize there is always a major event that happens in my life every decade. And as I look forward 5 years, I realize Molly will have been dead longer than she will have been alive and there's a lot of feelings that come with that. In this episode, I chat about some of the things I'll be doing in the absence of recording this podcast and how I'm trying to stack my habits one at a time. Key Takeaways: [0:00] What's happened in the last 10 years of my life [4:57] Unique, nuanced things I did in grief [5:59] Not being able to throw anything with the date on it away or buy new clothes [8:32] How my grief comes through in raising Jack [11:56] The next 5 years I'm dreading [13:21] These years are more about me and following through on things [14:25] Walking everyday, alcohol, and fucking gratitude [16:12] I'm taking a couple of weeks off from everything [17:15] Which version of Barb is going to follow through? [20:09] Working on selling my book Connect with Barb: <a href="https://athousandtinysteps.com/the-podcast/#voicemessage" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave me a message</a> <a href="https://athousandtinysteps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRT4zWIDoeDXgw7gLy6_eg" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> <a href="https://mollybfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Molly B Foundation</a>

Which Version of Barb Will Follow Through?

No lesson today, just a venting session about what really matters in life, what I'm not getting out of it, what I'm frustrated by, what I've loved, and what I'm doing to change. I don't know where I'm going, but I do know I want to do it with intention. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I'm frustrated with myself: following through and money management [3:32] Health is my only real wealth [4:44] Is work a means to an end or an encompassing purpose? [5:23] Spend less money on things and more on experiences [6:02] Holding grudges is like poison [6:43] Most of the things I worry about - don't happen [7:09] Is your love fake or genuine? [8:56] Not just mindlessly scrolling social media [9:28] I'm angry and ready for a break Connect with Barb: <a href= "https://athousandtinysteps.com/the-podcast/#voicemessage">Leave me a message</a> <a href= "https://athousandtinysteps.com/">Website</a> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96">Facebook </a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRT4zWIDoeDXgw7gLy6_eg">YouTube</a> <a href="https://mollybfoundation.org/">The Molly B Foundation</a>

No lesson today, just a venting session about what really matters in life, what I'm not getting out of it, what I'm frustrated by, what I've loved, and what I'm doing to change. I don't know where I'm going, but I do know I want to do it with intention. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I'm frustrated with myself: following through and money management [3:32] Health is my only real wealth [4:44] Is work a means to an end or an encompassing purpose? [5:23] Spend less money on things and more on experiences [6:02] Holding grudges is like poison [6:43] Most of the things I worry about - don't happen [7:09] Is your love fake or genuine? [8:56] Not just mindlessly scrolling social media [9:28] I'm angry and ready for a break Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

No lesson today, just a venting session about what really matters in life, what I'm not getting out of it, what I'm frustrated by, what I've loved, and what I'm doing to change. I don't know where I'm going, but I do know I want to do it with intention. Key Takeaways: [0:00] I'm frustrated with myself: following through and money management [3:32] Health is my only real wealth [4:44] Is work a means to an end or an encompassing purpose? [5:23] Spend less money on things and more on experiences [6:02] Holding grudges is like poison [6:43] Most of the things I worry about - don't happen [7:09] Is your love fake or genuine? [8:56] Not just mindlessly scrolling social media [9:28] I'm angry and ready for a break Connect with Barb: <a href="https://athousandtinysteps.com/the-podcast/#voicemessage" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave me a message</a> <a href="https://athousandtinysteps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRT4zWIDoeDXgw7gLy6_eg" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> <a href="https://mollybfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Molly B Foundation</a>

I'm Frustrated with Myself

At this point, I'm just anticipating whatever traumatic event will happen to me next because some sort of disaster seems to follow me every decade. Sexual abuse, drinking, my life dating life, getting married and divorced twice, losing my career, doomed friendships, brain tumors, and losing kids. Key Takeaways: [0:00] The best part of podcasting has been the people I've met [2:05] Trauma at every part of my life and here's the beginning [3:19] The problems began with the sexual abuse [4:18] Telling my mom about the abuse and becoming an athlete [6:02] Drinking, dating, and moving back home [7:29] Marrying Eric, being a Baha'i, teaching, and my relationship falling apart [9:03] Divorce, meeting Kenny, buying a house, losing a baby, and having two more [11:43] Meeting Amy, my sabbatical, and being forced to resign [13:49] Rebuilding my life, CrossFit, and doomed friendships [15:32] Losing Molly, brain tumors, having Jack, and starting a podcast [17:52] Anticipating what traumatic event will happen next [20:19] Maybe traumatic events are just the cycle of life Resources: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-of-joy-and-grief-navigating/id1702980309?i=1000657360722"> My episode on Vallen's podcast</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Barb: <a href= "https://athousandtinysteps.com/the-podcast/#voicemessage">Leave me a message</a> <a href= "https://athousandtinysteps.com/">Website</a> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96">Facebook </a> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/">Instagram</a> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRT4zWIDoeDXgw7gLy6_eg">YouTube</a> <a href="https://mollybfoundation.org/">The Molly B Foundation</a>

At this point, I'm just anticipating whatever traumatic event will happen to me next because some sort of disaster seems to follow me every decade. Sexual abuse, drinking, my life dating life, getting married and divorced twice, losing my career, doomed friendships, brain tumors, and losing kids. Key Takeaways: [0:00] The best part of podcasting has been the people I've met [2:05] Trauma at every part of my life and here's the beginning [3:19] The problems began with the sexual abuse [4:18] Telling my mom about the abuse and becoming an athlete [6:02] Drinking, dating, and moving back home [7:29] Marrying Eric, being a Baha'i, teaching, and my relationship falling apart [9:03] Divorce, meeting Kenny, buying a house, losing a baby, and having two more [11:43] Meeting Amy, my sabbatical, and being forced to resign [13:49] Rebuilding my life, CrossFit, and doomed friendships [15:32] Losing Molly, brain tumors, having Jack, and starting a podcast [17:52] Anticipating what traumatic event will happen next [20:19] Maybe traumatic events are just the cycle of life Resources: My episode on Vallen's podcast Connect with Barb: Leave me a message Website Facebook Instagram YouTube The Molly B Foundation

At this point, I'm just anticipating whatever traumatic event will happen to me next because some sort of disaster seems to follow me every decade. Sexual abuse, drinking, my life dating life, getting married and divorced twice, losing my career, doomed friendships, brain tumors, and losing kids. Key Takeaways: [0:00] The best part of podcasting has been the people I've met [2:05] Trauma at every part of my life and here's the beginning [3:19] The problems began with the sexual abuse [4:18] Telling my mom about the abuse and becoming an athlete [6:02] Drinking, dating, and moving back home [7:29] Marrying Eric, being a Baha'i, teaching, and my relationship falling apart [9:03] Divorce, meeting Kenny, buying a house, losing a baby, and having two more [11:43] Meeting Amy, my sabbatical, and being forced to resign [13:49] Rebuilding my life, CrossFit, and doomed friendships [15:32] Losing Molly, brain tumors, having Jack, and starting a podcast [17:52] Anticipating what traumatic event will happen next [20:19] Maybe traumatic events are just the cycle of life Resources: <ul> <li> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-of-joy-and-grief-navigating/id1702980309?i=1000657360722" rel="noopener noreferrer"> My episode on Vallen's podcast</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Barb: <a href="https://athousandtinysteps.com/the-podcast/#voicemessage" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave me a message</a> <a href="https://athousandtinysteps.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRT4zWIDoeDXgw7gLy6_eg" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a> <a href="https://mollybfoundation.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Molly B Foundation</a>

Trauma in Every Decade

This podcast is about the extraordinary events in my ordinary life. From having a baby at 57 to overcoming addiction and more. By diving into my discomfort, I've grown as a person. If you want to hear stories of great tragedy and joy, while tapping into your own discomfort, join me as we begin our journey of a thousand tiny steps. Connect with Barb: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/u7_zZUQh_vE">YouTube</a>

This podcast is about the extraordinary events in my ordinary life. From having a baby at 57 to overcoming addiction and more. By diving into my discomfort, I've grown as a person. If you want to hear stories of great tragedy and joy, while tapping into your own discomfort, join me as we begin our journey of a thousand tiny steps. Connect with Barb: Facebook Instagram YouTube

This podcast is about the extraordinary events in my ordinary life. From having a baby at 57 to overcoming addiction and more. By diving into my discomfort, I've grown as a person. If you want to hear stories of great tragedy and joy, while tapping into your own discomfort, join me as we begin our journey of a thousand tiny steps. Connect with Barb: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/barb.higgins.96" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barb_444/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> <a href="https://youtu.be/u7_zZUQh_vE" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>

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This podcast is for people who want to experience personal growth. Finding joy in tragic moments is a difficult task, but by listening to the stories of an ordinary woman who goes through extraordinary experiences, you can learn how to get through anything. 

Hear stories from Barb Higgins, the woman who had a baby at 57, lost her daughter to a brain tumor, dealt with addiction, and so much more.

Inside each episode, Barb shares a story from her life and how she got through each tough experience. From lessons learned to how she took her self-care to another level, Barb pulls you into her world of inspiring circumstances and leaves you wondering, how does she do it?

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This podcast is for people who want to experience personal growth. Finding joy in tragic moments is a difficult task, but by listening to the stories of an ordinary woman who goes through extraordinary experiences, you can learn how to get through anything. Hear stories from Barb Higgins, the woman who had a baby at 57, lost her daughter to a brain tumor, dealt with addiction, and so much more. Inside each episode, Barb shares a story from her life and how she got through each tough experience. From lessons learned to how she took her self-care to another level, Barb pulls you into her world of inspiring circumstances and leaves you wondering, how does she do it?

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