Things My Dad Said

 What a great half-season we’ve had! By the numbers: 15 podcasts, 17 guests, 700 downloads in 200 cities in 40 of the United States in 8 countries in 4 continents! All 5 star ratings on Apple podcasts (not a ton of them, but hey, it’s something!)

We’ve heard from incredible and inspiring people about their unique relationships with their Dads, those who have passed and those who are still with us. I thank each of them for sharing their stories with us, and their Dads for being important role models. 

I also want to thank you, the community that is helping write this perpetual love letter to my Dad who I lost nearly a year ago. I’ve returned to my journalist roots and it’s been a beautiful  and fulfilling return. 

We have so many more relationships to explore and I couldn’t ask for better people to do it with! 

I’m taking a few weeks off to prep for the second half of the season, take care of some personal commitments and spend some time with family over the upcoming holidays. I’m looking so forward to coming back in mid-January for more episodes and anecdotes. Please join me for the second half of the season with some amazing guests! 

Until then, I’m Elizabeth, the very proud daughter of Charles Andrew McCauley, and I’ll see you later!

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Welcome to our latest episode where we have the pleasure of learning about John Hagmann, father of Frances Halterman, a retired human resources professional, and Mary Jon Holtzapfel, a retired nurse. Both were fairly young when their father passed away in 1958 yet they have impeccable memories of him, his relationship with their mother and his creativity in his profession and at home. This is a particularly nostalgic nod to fatherhood - let’s have a listen!

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Okay, Things My Dad Said Community, we're back for part 2 of our episode about Dick Trochil, father of TJ Trochil McGreevy and eight other children! We jump back into the conversation with complex and thoughtful recollections about family reputation and how our Dad’s prepared us for a life of confidence, humility and honoring family values. Here we go…

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This is a milestone episode - our first ever two-part podcast! This episode is dropping a little earlier in the week than normal  to honor what would have been our guests parents 66th wedding anniversary - how sweet is that! Today we hear about Dick Trochil, a dedicated father of nine - yes, nine, children! TJ Trochil McGreevy is our guest; she’s the youngest of those nine siblings and a mother of three incredible children. Her tales of growing up in a large family and her insights into how her Dad ensured that his family was confident in their abilities and curious about the world around them exudes pride and admiration. Let’s get started!

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Hi, I’m Elizabeth, the creator and host of Things My Dad Said! In this episode we take a deep dive into how a broken family became whole again. When Nekedria Perry’s mom met her future husband, Ray, a new world opened for them - one with a father who wanted to be involved in their lives! Join me as we talk with Nekedria, a social worker who specializes in Adult Protection. Her unravelings of the highs and lows of acceptance and how her dream of having a close paternal influence was fulfilled is thoughtful and inspiring!

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This week, we revisit the Drs. Chua - Mindy and Phil - to learn about Phil’s dad, Dr. Domingo Chua, prominent, well respected urologist and father of four. Phil recounts his Dad’s impact on medically underserved communities, his quiet leadership and example, and his family of movers and shakers in the Philippines. Humility and service to others was the name of the game in the Chua household. Join us as the story unfolds!

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This week, we share a conversation with Steve Crowl, an Information Technology professional, proud dad of two grown sons and adoring grandfather. Steve was raised in Weston, WV by his mom and dad, Harold, along with his three siblings. In the episode, Steve recounts how his Dad showed him the way - and built a relationship that he often revisits to find inspiration and encouragement. Let’s have a listen!

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We're so excited about this episode because I reunite with one of my soulmates and friends, Martie Miracle. Martie is a Navy veteran who I met in high school  through 4-H in rural West Virginia. Her recollections about her Dad, Bob, include memories of being an Air Force brat, her mom’s longing to return to the WV hills and how they made life work when her father lived and worked away from home. Martie and her brother Bobby were adopted while her Dad was stationed in Japan, and they grew up in a home that cherished their children by choice. Tune in for the heartwarming and humorous story!

All anecdotes in the episode are told with great affection for our home state, and it's worth saying that the combined population of both of our rural communities is 182 people! Very rural Almost Heaven towns with wonderful, caring people.

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This week, we’re bringing the spotlight to North Carolina as we talk with Tina Cheek, a recreation professional who’s preparing to retire this year. Her upbringing as an adored adopted daughter to her mom and dad, Ricky, was full of family, unconditional love, and an extensive love of sports! From ceiling fans to Bobby Knight comparisons, Tina and her dad always had fun and amusing adventures! Join us as we immerse ourselves in her fondest memories!

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Bigger than life! The mouth of a sailor! Not PG! All of these phrases describe the Dad we’re talking about this week. This week we talk to Jamie Selders, a teacher, advocate, and mother of two who knew to always expect the unexpected when it came to her dad, Larry, a veteran, coal miner and all-around life of the party!  Join us as we learn about the influence Jamie’s dad had on her, her brother, her kids and his community at large. 

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