That's Life, I Swear

By Rick Barron

Every Wednesday, join Rick Barron as he unravels the intricate threads of life's most captivating stories. From heart-pounding political dramas to the awe-inspiring challenges of climate change, he

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August 26, 2025Interview #17 Lauren Van Duyn - The Mom-demic Diaries: Stories of Resilience
Summary
In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Lauren Van Dyne, a recruitment manager and podcaster, about her experiences as a mother during the COVID pandemic. Lauren discusses her podcast, 'The Mom-demic Diaries,' which aims to provide a space for mothers to share their raw and unfiltered stories of parenting during such a challenging time.
The conversation explores themes of connection, isolation, grief, and resilience, as well as the unique challenges faced by parents. Lauren emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and validating experiences, while also highlighting the strength and adaptability of mothers.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Mom-demic Diaries
03:01 The Birth of a Podcast: Navigating Pandemic Parenting
05:56 Themes of Isolation and Resilience
08:49 Personal Stories of Grief and Adaptation
11:55 Moments of Strength and Vulnerability
14:39 Lessons Learned and New Perspectives
17:47 Finding Humor in Difficult Times
20:30 The Importance of Connection and Family
23:35 Reflections on Parenting During a Crisis
30:40 Reflections on Parenting During the Pandemic
33:32 Support Systems: The Role of Partners
36:38 Exploring Diverse Parenting Experiences
40:42 Validation and Shared Stories
48:26 Future Aspirations: Writing and Community Building
Supporting links
1. The Mom-demic Diaries [Podcast site]
2. Lauren Van Duyn [LinkedIn]

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August 20, 20252084: The Year of Earth’s Peak Population
The world’s population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people in the next decades and peak in the 2080s at around 10.3 billion, a major shift from a decade ago, a new report by the United Nations said Thursday.
The report—released on World Population Day—says the global population is then expected to decline to around 10.2 billion by the end of the century.
Supporting links
1. World's population projected to nearly stop growing by end of the century [Pew Research Center]
2. The world's population projected to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s [NPR]
3. Projections of population growth [Wikipedia]
4. Census projects U.S. population bust by 2080 [AXIOS]
5. Population decline [Wikipedia]
6. Population Decline Will Change the World for the Better [Scientific America]

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August 13, 2025Cass Elliot and the Ham Sandwich Myth
Cass Elliot's life was a testament to the power of talent, perseverance, and authenticity. From her early days in the folk scene to her meteoric rise with The Mamas & The Papas and her solo career, she left an indelible mark on the music industry.
1. Cass Elliot [Wikipedia]
2. The Mamas & The Papas [Official site]
3. The Mamas and the Papas - Top Hits [YouTube]
4. The Truth About 'Mama' Cass Elliot's Death [All Things Interesting]
5. Mama Cass Daughter Owen [People Magazine]
6. What The Final 12 Months Of Cass Elliot's Life Looked Like [Grunge]
California Dreamin' [Wikipedia]

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August 12, 2025Typing a Note to Say Good-bye
Learn how one man sought to keep typewriters alive. Not as museum pieces, but as living, breathing conduits of human creativity.
Supporting links
1. Typewriter [Wikipedia]
2. Who Invented the Typewriter? [History Cooperative]
3. Ultimate Typewriter Repair Guide: Restore Your Vintage Machine [Classic Typewriter]

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August 06, 2025Mindset Matters in Aging and Longevity
A growing body of evidence suggests our mental outlook on aging plays a far more significant role in our longevity than previously recognized.
1. Becca Levy, PhD [Yale School of Medicine]
2. How positive age beliefs can support positive health [AMA]
3. Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world? [Observatoire Prevention]
4. Life Expectancy in Japan: Evidence From a Longitudinal Study [Oxford Academic]
5. Why Are Americans So Bad at Getting Old? [Oprah Daily]

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July 30, 2025Life After Apple: Jony Ive’s Vision – Part 2
Jony Ive left Apple for a new journey beyond consumer electronics. That journey was to revitalize the historic Jackson Square district in San Francisco.

1. Apple's Jony Ive on the Lessons He Learned From Steve Jobs [Vanity Fair]
2. Jony Ive & Anna Wintour in Conversation - RE:WIRED 2021 [YouTube]
3. Why Jony Ive Is Apple's Design Genius [Smithsonian]
4. From Chingford to Cupertino, the quiet ascent of Jony Ive [Financial Times]
5. Jony Ive's 10 most revolutionary designs for Apple [de zeen]
6. What Corning CEO Wendell P. Weeks Learned From Steve Jobs About Risk [TIME]
7. What makes Apple, Apple [YouTube]
8. Sam Altman [Blog]

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July 29, 2025Life After Apple: Jony Ive’s Vision – Part 1
Six years ago, Jony Ive stepped away from Apple, leaving behind the iconic products that reshaped our world. But did he leave his design dreams behind? Not even close.
1. Apple's Jony Ive on the Lessons He Learned From Steve Jobs [Vanity Fair]
2. Jony Ive & Anna Wintour in Conversation - RE:WIRED 2021 [YouTube]
3. Why Jony Ive Is Apple’s Design Genius [Smithsonian]
4. From Chingford to Cupertino, the quiet ascent of Jony Ive [Financial Times]
5. Jony Ive's 10 most revolutionary designs for Apple [de zeen]
6. What Corning CEO Wendell P. Weeks Learned From Steve Jobs About Risk [TIME]
7. What makes Apple, Apple [YouTube]

Contact That's Life, I Swear
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July 23, 2025Book Review From Rick’s Library: Alexei Navalny, Patriot, A Memoir
Alexei Navalny's Patriot: A Memoir chronicles his evolution from an ordinary Russian citizen to a global symbol of resistance against Vladimir Putin's regime.
supporting links
1. Alexei Navalny [Wikipedia]
2. Yulia Navalnaya [Wikipedia]
3. The faith that sustained Russian dissident Alexei Navalny [America]
4. Putin's Opulence: A Deep Dive into the Russian President's Wealth [YouTube]
5. ‘Putin's palace': Builders' story of luxury, mold and fake walls [BBC]

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July 16, 2025Interview #16 Abi King - Breaking free from the chains of Alcohol Addiction
Summary
In this episode, Rick Barron speaks with Abby King, a sobriety coach and host of the Sober Connection podcast. Abby shares her personal journey through alcohol addiction, the struggles of quitting, and the emotional toll it takes on individuals and their relationships. They discuss the stigma surrounding addiction, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of sobriety. Abby emphasizes the need for education about alcohol's dangers and encourages listeners to seek help if they are struggling. The conversation highlights the journey of self-discovery and the joy of living a fulfilling life without alcohol.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Sobriety Begins
05:01 Understanding Addiction and Its Stigma
09:53 The Emotional Struggles of Quitting
15:07 The Impact of Sobriety on Relationships
19:38 Finding Identity Beyond Alcohol
24:47 The Role of Support in Recovery
29:46 Lessons Learned from Sobriety
34:35 The Power of Sharing Stories
39:38 The Future of Sobriety and Community
44:21 Final Thoughts on Alcohol and Recovery

Supporting links4
1. Abi King [website]
2. Abi King [#1 Instagram]
3. Abi King [#2 Instagram]
4. Abi King [Blog]
5. Level Up Sobriety Coaching [Facebook]

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51min
July 15, 2025America’s Economic Storm: Are We Ready?
The U.S. economy may be sleepwalking into a disaster—and the warning signs are being ignored. Are we prepared for what’s coming next?
1. Workers want AI training from their companies [World Economic Forum]
2. AI Automation And The Future Of The Workforce [YouTube]
3. The growth of the older workforce [Pew Research Center]
4. Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted Industries [U.S. Chamber of Commerce]
5. Geopolitics and the geometry of global trade [McKinsey]
6. THE 3D RESET [Schroders]

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