I share my reflections on this past year as a result of a big life transition, and all of my guests who have been a part of Little Victories, as well as several other people and experiences that have touched me.

I 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.

I 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.

I 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

Part 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.

An 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)

A conversation with my niece, Heidi and the challenging and beautiful moments that got her to where she is today; a pediatric oncology nurse.

A 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.

As 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/

My 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.