Think Theo

Think Theo

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Think Theo episodes

  • “My Corny Dog, Mustard, and Matthew McConaughey”
    The simplest moments in life can be some of the funniest.  I hope you enjoy this short story as much as I enjoyed the experience and writing it.  (A few bloopers at the end.)

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    11 min
  • Black, White, & Gray "We are the Titans..."
    I had the privilege of sitting down with Mrs. Katrina Lemons - a mentor, a leader, and a friend with a different color of skin than mine.  By educating and opening our hearts, we can learn, lead, and set strong and lasting examples for our children, our community, and the world.  
    Katrina's movie pick is "Remember the Titans."  Listen as we explore the movie - the true story of Coach Herman Boone and his timeless lesson for us all.
    "People say that it can't work, black and white; well, here we make it work, everyday. We have our disagreements, of course, but before we reach for hate, always, always, we remember the Titans."    

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    45 min
  • Lights, Camera, Action "Shawshank" style!

    Andy Reynolds is not only the Waxahachie High School Theater Director; he is the true definition of a passionate friend, instructor, husband, and father.  His entire life has revolved around his love for the theater, his family, and now he is living that dream.   Listen as Andy tells us how he engages students to pursue their passion for the arts. From a very early age, Andy knew he belonged on stage, entertaining those he loved and his "captive audience," as he comically refers to them.  

    His movie pick for this SMILEcast couldn't be a better fit - "The Shawshank Redemption."  

    Enjoy hearing from an extraordinaire in his field. 

    TAKE ONE!  



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    55 min
  • Lea & Me Going "Inside Out"

    Lea Sullivan, Waxahachie High School ASL (American Sign Language) Teacher, is an inspiration for not only her students but also anyone who is blessed to know her.  Being profoundly deaf hasn't stopped her from conquering her fears and living life to the fullest for herself and her family.  As we compare stories of both her life with deafness and my mother's, we recognize that everyone is unique, but some share an extraordinary bond.  I will love listening to her precious voice over and over in the days and years to come. 

    Her movie favorite for this SMILEcast is Pixar's "Inside Out."    Join us as we talk, laugh, cry, and smile!

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    50 min
  • "Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days"

    I had the opportunity to sit down with my daddy and listen to a few of his many stories about how it was when he was a boy growing up on a farm.  Pigs, cows, dogs, horses, hay, watermelons, cantaloupes, black-eyed peas, and peanuts - he has done it all.  

    How thankful I am for technology that allows me to record his voice, and I hope you enjoy listening as Joe Bob Boyd talks about the "Good Old Days."  Our elders want to be heard and the best stories lie inside of them.  (to be continued)

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    42 min
  • Love, Family, and Learning about Autism

    Dustana "Dusti" Stewart is a high school English teacher living a full life.  We will listen to her 19-year journey as she learned firsthand that she was about to embark on a life-changing adventure.  She first noticed a difference in her son's behavior at a very early age, and over the past 19 years, she has continued to educate herself every step of the way for herself, her son, and her family.   A favorite movie of Dusti's family, "Elf," will give us an interesting perspective as we begin to understand that "he is who he is and he doesn't quite fit in either world."   Listen to this encouraging story of not only an exceptional child but an even more exceptional mother. 

    "I would not allow Autism to define who he was or what he could do." 

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    58 min
  • All Heart!

    Waxahachie, Texas -

    Dance Teacher and Drill Team Director, Erica Wilcox, embodies strength, grace, and resilience by molding young women into leaders within their community while preparing them for their place in the world.  A 2003 alumna of the high school, she has a passion for the youth of this small, yet rapidly growing town. 

    One might say that Erica is all heart, and that statement couldn't be more fitting.  Just three years ago, she underwent heart transplant surgery.  Did she let that stop her? NEVER!  Remembering what her parents instilled in her, she continues to "take care of business," and her outlook on life remains resolute. 

    Appropriately, Erica's movie pick is Robert Townsend's 1991, "The Five Heartbeats."   This SMILEcast is sure to make you laugh, cry, and leave your heart feeling full. 

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    46 min
  • "Designing Women" The Mix

    The best show of the 1980's and 90's "Designing Women" best describes these 3 ladies.  Charlene, Charlotte, and Michele are their names, but decorating is their game.  Hear about the shenanigans of decorating and a few things that not many people know.  Their shop is not only a place to get the perfect outfit, but to also talk with friends.  To me, these ladies are "everything", but to the community they are known as - The Mix!  Enjoy hearing about the "Designing Women" of 2020!

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    43 min
  • Graduates of 2020
    Mrs. Acker here,
    and I know graduation is near.
    What can I say in less than a minute,
    To have an impact on this moment as you're in it?
    Truth is key,
    No matter what you see.
    The truth is in the graduates of 2020,
    Adversities - there have been many.
    You won't let the absence of being physically united define you,
    Instead, you should always let it remind you...
    That your friends are friends no matter the circumstance,
    and one day you will look back to glance.
    and what you will see is your fortitude -
    that's how you'll be viewed.
    So, what can I say in less than a minute?
    A lot - depends how you spin it.
    Class of 2020 this year has been rough, I know,
    But remember it well and from it you'll grow!
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    1 min
  • Mothers are "Steel Magnolias"

    This Mother’s Day SMILEcast is a unique tribute to an extraordinary woman, Sue Wynell Worlow Boyd, who overcame some of life’s most overwhelming obstacles.

    The first ten years of her life seemed hopeless as she suffered complete hearing loss at 18 months of age. During this period of Sue’s life, she learned a fundamental and often forgotten virtue – stay true to yourself and never lose hope.

    As you will hear from her two daughters, this incredible woman left a legacy that will live on in so many. This SMILEcast will explore the effects of grief, but more importantly the everlasting results of an exceptional life – the life that Sue lived.

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    1 hr 3 min

About Think Theo

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Theo Boyd is an author, speaker, and host exploring the complexities of grief and loss. Many people find themselves on autopilot mode after a tragic loss without real insight into the emotions driving their grief. Theo Boyd has found solace in writing and believes there's a need to talk about the hidden emotions accompanying grief.  She writes so that others may seek comfort in her words.  Through her podcast, THINK THEO, she gives grief the voice that it needs. "By sharing, we belong, and by belonging we can share."