The Pebble in Your Shoe spotlights ordinary people living remarkable lives on their own terms while debunking myths about aging, gender, and societal norms. We talk about the proverbial pebbles in our shoes and how never to let them stop us from living fully. Together with our guests, we redefine what it means to face our fears and move forward with meaning, intention, and purpose.
On Lowering Our Expectations with Poet, Jessica de Koninck S1 Ep. 10
Jessica DeKoninck, 70 years old, is a mother, grandmother, retired attorney, poet, author, and long-time Montclair, New Jersey resident. At age 50, Jessica went back to
school for her M.F.A. from Stonecoast at the University of Southern Maine.
It took her years to call herself a poet, but a poet she is. A winner of the 2023 Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry
Contest, her work has been featured in the Writer’s Almanac and Verse Daily, and her poems,
reviews and articles have appeared in numerous publications.
She’s written a full-length poetry collection called “Cutting Room” (Terrapin Books) and a chapbook called “Repairs"
(Finishing Line Press.)
Jessica is a co-editor of ALTE, a multi-platform
publication and teaches in the M.P.A. program at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City, N.J. Jessica shares two of her poems on the podcast and passes on some valuable
advice on imposter syndrome.
She’s one smart cookie and a gracious
guest. I’m delighted to present this interview with Jessica.
For more, www.jessicadekoninck.com (http://www.jessicadekoninck.com/)
https://www.altegettingoldtogether.com (https://www.altegettingoldtogether.com),
21 Apr 2024
It's a Beautiful Sober Life with Writer, Michele Maize S1 Ep. 9
Michele Maize is a 46-year-old mother, wife, and sober traveler from Orange County, California. She struggled with addiction for many years of her life but is now over three years sober. Even though she failed many times, sobriety is now the most important thing in her life.
Without it, she wouldn’t be writing, traveling, and living the fulfilling life she does now. It took her many rock bottoms to get to this point. She’s a yoga enthusiast, eats plant-based, and travels whenever possible. She’s worked in different fields but has found writing in sobriety, and it quickly became her passion and free therapy.
She shares her journey through her tumultuous childhood, bipolar diagnosis, attempts at sobriety, breast cancer discovery, and her travels worldwide on Medium. She is one of the most beloved writers on Medium, and it’s an honor to talk with her.
https://medium.com/@soberveganyogi
14 Apr 2024
The Granny Who Stands on her Head: Ann Richardson S1 Ep. 8
Author Ann Richardson, age 82, is American-born but has lived in London with her English husband since her mid-20s. They have two adult children and two teenage grandsons, with whom she is very much involved.
Ann has a Ph.D. from the London School of Economics and has had a prestigious professional career as a Qualitative Researcher in health and social care.
In her later years, she has written four non-fiction books, which include “Wise Before Their Time,” “Life in a Hospice,” “Celebrating Grandmothers,” and lastly, “The Granny Who Stands on Her Head,” which is also the name of her bimonthly Substack. Her writings have been translated into several languages.
Ann is also a contributor for an online magazine for older women: sixtyandme.com
Website: https://annrichardson.co.uk
Substack: https://arichardson.substack.com
Other writing: https://sixtyandme.com/author/Ann-Richardson/
Rashidah Cartwright is 45 years old and the proud mother of four beautiful children, two of whom are living with autism. Besides working a full-time job, Rashidah is also the host of a weekly podcast called “Autism for Badass Moms.” She started this podcast as a beacon of hope and
encouragement for autism moms to share their experiences, insights, and advice. Besides her podcast, Rashidah has over 18 years of service in the mental health and substance use profession, working with children, youth, and adults in hospitals, day programs, and outpatient services.
Rashidah is an acclaimed public speaker who teaches others to empower themselves. Rashidah’s life and work are clear testaments of her commitment to improving mental health outcomes and her dedication to supporting those in the autism community. Her resilience and professional expertise make her an inspiring leader in mental health and personal development.
https://www.autismforbadassmoms.com/
https://open.spotify.com/show/7Kpg8RyTfVWqo8SHHtWCL0?si=c60cfbf2e74b4e56
https://www.instagram.com/theabmpodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095054651586
31 Mar 2024
The Indomitable Spirit of Psychotherapist, Artist, and Writer Linda Hoenigsberg S1 Ep. 6
Linda is 72 years old. While she grew up, lived, and worked in California, she moved to Montana almost thirty years ago. After being kicked out of high school, she returned to school at age 50 to pursue a dream career, becoming a psychotherapist at age 59. She survived a couple of bad marriages, a terrible fall, and the death of her only brother. A life-threatening brain tumor caused her to scale back her career but sent her to pursue another passion--art. Linda is a watercolor painter and is now learning surface pattern design. A mother of three adult children (as well as two bonus stepchildren), a grandmother of 12, and a great-grandmother of five, Linda has an unbelievable story of triumph over multiple mental health and physical challenges.
You will be captivated by Linda's story and her unstoppable willingness to keep going no matter what.
https://lindahoenigsberg.substack.com/
https://www.instagram.com/llochridgehoenigsberg/
24 Mar 2024
Logic, Common Sense, and Compassion with Podcaster Mike Mauren from the Rational Boomer S1 Ep. 5
Mike Mauren, 63 years old, is the Owner and CEO of the Rational Boomer.
He’s been a DJ, a traffic reporter, a production director, and almost any radio-related job. In retirement, he transitioned into talking about politics on TikTok, where he currently has 308,000 followers, plus 294,000 on YouTube and another 10,000 on Facebook. His message is that he’s one
of many rational boomers whose voices need to be heard.
He records a daily podcast where he talks about politics and the day's news. He also welcomes guests, but for this episode, he's the one being interviewed.
Mike has a wife who keeps him in his place, a couple of sons, and an adorable granddaughter. He’s from Minnesota but spends his downtime in his favorite state, Georgia.
Enjoy this conversation with a rational boomer.
https://www.youtube.com/@rationalboomer
All Rational Boomer links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/rationalboomer
17 Mar 2024
Not Dead Yet with Psychotherapist and Clinical Director, Dr. Leslie Faerstein, S1 Ep. 4
Dr. Leslie Faerstein, 73, knew from a young age that she never wanted to retire. She had a career and education plan, and she worked it!
She has a long history in nonprofit administration and mental health. In the mid-1980s, she founded and served as Executive Director of the first New York State licensed nonprofit mental health clinic specializing in Eating Disorders.
She has worked as executive director with other nonprofit start-ups in the areas of arts in healthcare, voluntarism for urban high school students, and supporting women 50+ in returning to the workforce after a hiatus.
Leslie is a Clinical Director/Supervisor at Resilience Lab, a behavioral health company, where she supervises pre-licensed clinicians. She also has a psychotherapy practice in New York City.
In this episode, we discuss Dr. Leslie's journey to finding work again as an older person, as well as women's issues, such as aging, body image, and eating disorders.
wwLeslieMFaerstein.com
10 Mar 2024
A Journey of Discovery with Moon Child, Artist, and Herbalist Denise Stensland, S1 Ep. 3
Denise Stensland was born a Moon Child in 1965 in New Jersey and is a mother of two AMAzinGly successful BeautiFULL humans. She's also a wife of 34 years and married her high school sweetheart (do the math...a lifetime together!)
She needs to do everything for everyone else and tends to leave her own needs to wait in the wings.
She finds GreaT joy in trying everything Art related once... usually buys the book and tools ...sometimes finishes the project.
Denise is creative and unique in whatever she sees along the way~ Her Mom was the first to notice that she has such a GOOD EYE !!!
She also:
**Loves animals but hates to train them.
**Fiercely gardens but loves to let the weeds take over.
**Absolutely will pull over for a CSF garage sale where you learn about the people who owned the stuff, thrift shops, and sometimes, when needed, will dumpster dive!
Denise became a hairstylist instead of going to ART School- her best move ever.
When she became an empty nester, she had a tough time and started her ART journey midlife.
She's studied and traveled all over the country with amazing Artists and Creatives. Denise found herbalism after great Grief swallowed her world. Tulsi saved her life.
Five years ago, she came across process painting therapy, which allowed her to find her way out of the deep grief and into some amazing SELF-discoveries, including some pretty awesome paintings. Turns out ART school does not have to be in a classroom!
You can find her creating and making a real-life ~cooking food that is Wild and Nourishing, drinking herbal tea, burning incense, cheerleading amazing makers, cutting wildflowers along the backroads, and discovering all the unique beauty along the way.
Instagram: denisestens
Facebook: Denise.Stensland
4 Mar 2024
Creating Ripples To Make Waves of Change with Entrepreneur Niki Fielding, S1 Ep. 2
Niki Fielding is the founder and president of Digital Brand Expressions, based in Princeton, New Jersey, which provides high-level search engine optimization for large companies and pioneers search strategies for AI chatbots.
Not only does Niki enjoy her work at DBE, but she also cares a lot about transforming business culture to be more productive, less stressful, and more life-enhancing. This desire has resulted in her creating and publishing Niki's Notes for Compassionate Workplaces.
As you will hear, Niki's got a lot of energy and, at 65 years old, hasn't slowed down yet. She doesn't believe in the "R" word and keeps going where her ideas and curiosity take her.
www.digitalbrandexpressions.com
25 Feb 2024
The Late in Life Writer with Author Neera Mahajan, S1 Ep. 1
Neera Mahajan, 62 years old, hails from southeastern Australia and is an accomplished career woman and a later-in-life writer. In four years, Neera's written five books in English, even though English is not her native language. She founded a publication on Substack called, "Everything is a Book," which is a go-to source for writing
inspiration, information, and self-publishing books from your life.
Neera ghostwrites Business Stacks for non-fiction authors and coaches who are seeking to make a strategic launch for their online businesses.
She calls herself a multipotentialite because she enjoys so many passions. I know her
as a wealth of knowledge and a productivity machine. Enjoy this conversation
with Neera and me, and I know you’ll be inspired.
website at www.neeramahajan.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeramahajan/
22 Feb 2024
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