Forties Stories
57 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsYou should not navigate midlife alone. Find out what other 40-something women are thinking, feeling, and doing to get connected and inspired. It's never too late to pivot, reach for a goal, and create a midlife you love. Join host Christy Maguire and her 40-something guests to discuss goals, aging, self-compassion, friendship, parenting, mindset, and more. Let's bust some negative stereotypes along the way. Please hit subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend!
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The Top 10 Things I Learned in My 40s
March 30, 2023 21:32 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBThis the last episode and the final show in my 4-part finale. My last episode on The Five Things I l Learned This Year, after I'd done the show for a year proved to be quite popular, so I'm closing out with what I learned in this past decade. I learned so much and enjoyed reflecting on it. Let me know if any of it resonates with you here! It's hard to believe this is it for Forties Stories. But this is evergreen content, so whenever you are listening I hope that it leaves you feeling com...
How to Dive Into Your 40s: Michelle Wright, 40
March 23, 2023 20:35 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBMichelle Wright and I talk about how you can dive into your 40s, which is exactly what she did. We discuss the fit by 40s program she created for herself (and it’s not what you think it is!), about how to be more than a mother, how depression caused her to learn what she needed, and why laughter is so important to our well-being. This is the third in a 4-part finale for the show, and I’m so grateful to Michelle for letting me share it with you since we recorded it right after the Covi...
Do the Thing: Skye Pillsbury, 49
March 16, 2023 17:53 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBWould you confront the friend who had publicly hurt you in middle school decades later? That’s just what my guest Skye Pillsbury did on an episode of the Heavyweight podcast. I had questions. This is the second in a 4-part finale for the show, and I’m so grateful to Skye for letting me share it with you since we recorded it right before the pandemic. I know you'll love this episode! Skye and I talk about the impetus for exploring this experience in a very public way, the importance of ...
Update + The Art of Quitting
March 15, 2023 20:36 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBI’m popping in for an update about where I’ve been these last few years, and for a mini-episode on the art of quitting. I recently turned 50 and have created the show’s finale. Tune in tomorrow for a new interview with Skye Pillsbury and next week with Michelle Wright. After that I’ll do a final episode on what I learned in my 40s. So often we reach our 40s and have the desire to quit things, but Annie Duke, the author of the book “Quit” says because quitting isn’t celebrated we don’t ...
Seeing Wonder All Around Us: Kathleen McKitty Harris, 49
March 17, 2020 20:36 - 53 minutes - 56.1 MBToday I’ve changed up my content calendar to bring you an episode that speaks more to where we all find ourselves today – dealing with the uncertainty of a global pandemic. I had this conversation last week with Kathleen McKitty Harris and feel this is an especially timely episode because she challenges us to see the wonder all around us, every day. That means even now while our autopilot has effectively been ground to a halt. I want to give you content that you want, so I’m asking you...
Mini-Ep. 5 - Five Things I’ve Learned This Year
March 10, 2020 21:23 - 17 minutes - 23 MBThis week marks the one-year anniversary of Forties Stories! So, I wanted to jump in here with a mini-episode about what I’ve learned this year. Do any of these resonate with you? To stay tuned to more future midlife content, please sign up for my newsletter at: www.christymaguire.com
Lessons for Midlife: Jacqueline Kerr, 48
February 11, 2020 17:25 - 56 minutes - 59.3 MBToday we’re talking about what a midlife crisis might teach us. I had a great, and uplifting, conversation with Jacqueline Kerr. We talk about conscious parenting, why the question “what do I want?” is so difficult, and how her relationships improved after a midlife crisis. We also talk about why it’s important that our kids see us struggle and the prevalence of gender bias, especially in academia. Jacqueline has some interesting advice for anyone dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer’s th...
The Intuition to Heal: Catherine Schweikert, 49
January 28, 2020 17:49 - 55 minutes - 58.7 MBI had an interesting and insightful conversation with Catherine Schwikert. We talk about how your triumphs and traumas affect your health and body, the power of using your intuition, and how she felt a deeper calling in her 40s. She discusses her idea of pragmatic compassion and how we can practice it in our lives to heal our bodies and souls. Catherine also shares some wisdom about how to better work in partnership with medical professionals. Catherine Schweikert was born in Texas and rai...
You Are Strong in Midlife: Halelly Azulay, 49
December 31, 2019 14:49 - 50 minutes - 54 MBWhat better way to ring in the new year (and decade!) then to discover your strengths and use them to create meaningful work and a fulfilling life. I wanted this conversation to go live on the last day of 2019 because it is more practical and action-oriented than my usual episodes. There’s a lot of excitement – and hype! – around 2020 and many of us are planning our year and even thinking more long term, so my guest, Hallely Azulay, offers some valuable insight and tools. Halelly and I tal...
Celebrate and Share Your Strengths: Halelly Azulay, 49
December 31, 2019 14:49 - 50 minutes - 54 MBWhat better way to ring in the new year (and decade!) then to discover your strengths and use them to create meaningful work and a fulfilling life. I wanted this conversation to go live on the last day of 2019 because it is more practical and action-oriented than my usual episodes. There’s a lot of excitement – and hype! – around 2020 and many of us are planning our year and even thinking more long term, so my guest, Hallely Azulay, offers some valuable insight and tools. Halelly and I tal...
Living Out Loud in Midlife: Allison Hare, 45
December 17, 2019 17:37 - 47 minutes - 51.3 MBI hope that today’s conversation and past episodes on this show will leave you inspired to live out loud. By sharing our stories, we feel connected. We feel seen. We feel less alone. And that’s my mission. Allison Hare and I talk about being multipassionate, how women too often suffer in silence, and how she regained her voice and power on the birth of her second child. Allison shares a very personal and poignant story about how she became obsessed with her post-baby body and how one s...
Living Out Loud: Allison Hare, 45
December 17, 2019 17:37 - 47 minutes - 51.3 MBI hope that today’s conversation and past episodes on this show will leave you inspired to live out loud. By sharing our stories, we feel connected. We feel seen. We feel less alone. And that’s my mission. Allison Hare and I talk about being multipassionate, how women too often suffer in silence, and how she regained her voice and power on the birth of her second child. Allison shares a very personal and poignant story about how she became obsessed with her post-baby body and how one s...
The Myth of Having it All: Johanna Selth, 43
December 03, 2019 18:59 - 55 minutes - 58.6 MBA special thanks to my friend Johanna Selth for joining me for an interview this week! Johanna and I talk about her career twists, how her mom’s death made her feel about aging, and why we should ask other women for help. We also talk about sacrifice and the myth of having it all. Johanna is an Australian human rights lawyer who has lived and worked in Australia, Cambodia, Thailand, Afghanistan, China, and now the US. Her career has spanned private practice, government, and both local and ...
Mini Ep. 5 - Self-Care for a Healthy Holiday Season
November 19, 2019 18:51 - 9 minutes - 16.2 MBAre you dealing with or helping someone with a chronic condition? Do you put your priorities first when planning for the holidays? Christy has a sinus infection and talks about how she dealt with chronic sinusitis for years. It’s the busiest time of the year, which means that we need to spend more time nurturing ourselves, rather than less. Also, how do we talk to ourselves about our sickness – especially when it’s chronic or acute? I hope you’ll be inspired to make a plan for self-care and ...
Building Healthy Boundaries: Helen Snape, 43
November 05, 2019 16:30 - 41 minutes - 45.4 MBToday we are talking about the insidious business of people pleasing. It’s something that so many of us do without even thinking. It’s become a habit that my guest Helen Snape gently reminds us that we can change. She’s been there herself. Helen became a transformational relationship coach after 19 years in Human Resources and Development. She works with women on breaking free from people-pleasing, codependency, and bad relationships to build a life they love. Helen loves walking in th...
How to Reinvent Yourself: Manuela Powell, 46
October 22, 2019 17:25 - 44 minutes - 48.1 MBWhat do you want? Manuela Powell asked herself that very question and then totally disrupted her life. We talk about how her life changed at 39 when her mom came to visit, a recent solo adventure she challenged herself to do, and how awareness is the first step toward shifting a spiraling mindset. She also shares what happened when she finally started making time for conscious decisions. Manuela is a life coach who helps people change their minds in order to change their lives. For ove...
A Reinvention Story: Manuela Powell, 46
October 22, 2019 17:25 - 44 minutes - 48.1 MBWhat do you want? Manuela Powell asked herself that very question and then totally disrupted her life. We talk about how her life changed at 39 when her mom came to visit, a recent solo adventure she challenged herself to do, and how awareness is the first step toward shifting a spiraling mindset. She also shares what happened when she finally started making time for conscious decisions. Manuela is a life coach who helps people change their minds in order to change their lives. For ove...
The Amazing Power of Being Honest: Judi Ketteler, 45
October 08, 2019 16:43 - 55 minutes - 58.5 MBAre we telling ourselves the truth? Today we dive into the topic of honesty, which is the subject of Judi Ketteler’s forthcoming book, “Would I Lie To You? The Amazing Power of Being Honest in World That Lies.” Judi and I talk about the roots of lying in her own life, how honesty isn’t as simple as you might believe, and why in this fractured time in our history we should all question our decisions around telling the truth. We talk a lot about friendship on this show, and Judi tells us why s...
The Amazing Power of Being Honest: Judi Ketteler, 45
October 08, 2019 16:43Are we telling ourselves the truth? Today we dive into the topic of honesty, which is the subject of Judi Ketteler’s forthcoming book, “Would I Lie To You? The Amazing Power of Being Honest in World That Lies.” Judi and I talk about the roots of lying in her own life, how honesty isn’t as simple as you might believe, and why in this fractured time in our history we should all question our decisions around telling the truth. We talk a lot about friendship on this show, and Judi tells us why s...
How to Thrive in Your 40s: Jackie MacDougall, 48
September 24, 2019 17:59 - 45 minutes - 49 MBJackie MacDougall, fellow midlife podcaster, and I had a really honest conversation. We talk about the mixed messaging women hear, how she feels about aging, and about our shared passion in elevating women’s voices in midlife. We also talk about why it’s important to open your heart and mind to others, and what is the hardest question we need to ask ourselves. Finally, Jackie answers what it means to thrive in your 40s – which might not mean what you think it does. The conversation turns to ...
The Importance of Showing Up as We Are: Jackie MacDougall, 48
September 24, 2019 17:59 - 45 minutes - 49 MBJackie MacDougall, fellow midlife podcaster, and I had a really honest conversation. We talk about the mixed messaging women hear, how she feels about aging, and about our shared passion in elevating women’s voices in midlife. We also talk about why it’s important to open your heart and mind to others, and what is the hardest question we need to ask ourselves. Finally, Jackie answers what it means to thrive in your 40s – which might not mean what you think it does. The conversation turns t...
An Announcement
September 17, 2019 15:35 - 4 minutes - 11.6 MBI’ve been on the air for six months now and it’s been an incredible journey. However, find out why I’m moving the show to a biweekly one. I have a great episode for you next week with Jackie MacDougall of Forty Thrive, whose announcement on her show got me thinking of mine. I am looking for 6 women to provide some information on their listening habits, preferences, and feedback related to Forties Stories. If you have listened to 7 or more episodes AND are between the ages of 35 - 55, yo...
A Holistic Journey: Lizbeth Ericka, 40
September 10, 2019 15:55 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MBLife is a journey. What a cliché, right? But as Jack Kerouac said, “all clichés are truisms, and truisms are true.” If we think of our lives in those terms though, we start to appreciate that where we are today, doesn’t mean that we’ll be in the same place tomorrow. I love what my guest Lizbeth Ericka has to say about journeys. Lizbeth and I talk about her path to entrepreneurship, what she’s learned from her teens, and her spirt animals. She also reveals why she agreed to say yes to this ...
A Holistic Journey of Midlife: Lizbeth Ericka, 40
September 10, 2019 15:55 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MBLife is a journey. What a cliché, right? But as Jack Kerouac said, “all clichés are truisms, and truisms are true.” If we think of our lives in those terms though, we start to appreciate that where we are today, doesn’t mean that we’ll be in the same place tomorrow. I love what my guest Lizbeth Ericka has to say about journeys. Lizbeth and I talk about her path to entrepreneurship, what she’s learned from her teens, and her spirt animals. She also reveals why she agreed to say yes to this ...
Bonus: Sisters in Conversation with Sandi Reinardy and Barb Dvoracek
September 05, 2019 12:11 - 38 minutes - 42.2 MBToday is the final part in our special 3-part sisters’ series. The series includes episode 20 with Sandi Reinardy and episode 21 with her older sister Barb Dvoracek. Sandi and Barb talk about their relationship, how they consider spending time with their sisters as self-care, and what they’re both working on in terms of self-development. They also talk about Sandi’s decision not to have children – the first time they really opened up about it. It’s a fun, heart-warming conversation, that i...
In the Sandwich Generation: Barb Dvoracek, 47
September 03, 2019 16:32 - 41 minutes - 45.1 MBToday’s episode is part 2 of 3 of a special sisters’ series. Part 3 is a bonus episode that will air this Thursday, September 5th. My guest Barb Dvoracek and I talk about how she is balancing priorities as part of the sandwich generation, why we should get better at forgiving ourselves, and how she maintains her connection to family and to friends – old and new. We also talk about the happiness curve and how mid- to late-40s is a time when many women, and men, feel a level of discontent th...
Childless By Choice: Sandi Reinardy, 41
August 27, 2019 13:15 - 41 minutes - 45 MBToday’s episode is part 1 of a special sisters series. It will continue through next week and will include a bonus episode on Thursday, September 5th. My guest Sandi Reinardy and I talk about her decision to not have children, about how she is using her voice, and how giving oneself a bit of space opens up the possibility of having genuine connection with others. Sandi shares why she prefers to use the term childless over childfree, and about her decision to return to school. Sandi Reina...
Childless By Choice in Midlife: Sandi Reinardy, 41
August 27, 2019 13:15 - 41 minutes - 45 MBToday’s episode is part 1 of a special sisters series. It will continue through next week and will include a bonus episode on Thursday, September 5th. My guest Sandi Reinardy and I talk about her decision to not have children, about how she is using her voice, and how giving oneself a bit of space opens up the possibility of having genuine connection with others. Sandi shares why she prefers to use the term childless over childfree, and about her decision to return to school. Sandi Reina...
When the Nest is Empty: Alice Agnello, 46
August 20, 2019 13:11 - 42 minutes - 46.1 MBTransitions are often a good time to pause and see if you are on a course that is fulfilling and important to you. And, as my guest Alice Agnello says, the possibility exists to thrive with change, to embrace and enjoy it. Alice and I became friends when we started junior high school together. We talk about the importance of being independent from your kids, how the older women in her family are her role models, and why our friendships can take more effort in our 40s. Alice shares how dealt ...
Exploring the Future: Heather Thorkelson, 40
August 13, 2019 14:03 - 41 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week I’m talking with Heather Thorkelson, a spirited explorer. In this episode you’ll hear how Heather took months of deep work to discover what she wanted her future to look like. She also shares how her difficult childhood shaped her and her interesting career path that has taken her all over the world. We talk about why now is the best time to become an entrepreneur, how she has struggled with the decision whether or not to become a mother, and why women in midlife still need mentors...
Being Active One Day at a Time: Lyn Lindbergh, 46
August 06, 2019 10:50 - 43 minutes - 47.3 MBWhether you already lead an active life or want to begin, Lyn Lindbergh says that if we listen to our body with honor to see what it can do today, and have compassion for its limitations today, then that is success. In this episode, Lyn shares how she was able to find her voice and how she stays active with her chronic illnesses. We talk about busting stereotypes about who does what kind of exercise, why you should be kind to yourself first, and about her new podcast with her husband Erik, w...
Stepping Outside: Robin Kleisler, 40
July 30, 2019 17:58 - 45 minutes - 48.8 MBGetting outdoors without distraction, even for a few minutes a day, is rejuvenating and good for the soul. Its benefits are similar to meditation. This week, Robin Kleisler and I talk about the growing trend of wilderness therapy, the benefits of EMDR, and how you don’t have to worry about offending or shocking your therapist. Robin also discusses turning 40 and how she’s finally in a place where her kids are more self-sufficient, allowing her to rethink her priorities. Also, find out why I ...
The Case for Practicing Joy: Phoebe Farag Mikhail, 41
July 23, 2019 12:42 - 38 minutes - 42.3 MBBeing joyful is a thoughtful practice, although it’s not something we’re typically focused on. However, my conversation with Phoebe Farag Mikhail left me thinking about joy, and I hope it will do the same for you. Phoebe and I talk about how joy differs from pleasure and happiness, why hospitality is important, and how her friendships have changed in the last few years. Phoebe is a wife and mother of three young children. She serves at St. Antonious & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Eas...
Putting Joy into Practice: Phoebe Farag Mikhail, 41
July 23, 2019 12:42 - 38 minutes - 42.3 MBBeing joyful is a thoughtful practice, although it’s not something we’re typically focused on. However, my conversation with Phoebe Farag Mikhail left me thinking about joy, and I hope it will do the same for you. Phoebe and I talk about how joy differs from pleasure and happiness, why hospitality is important, and how her friendships have changed in the last few years. Phoebe is a wife and mother of three young children. She serves at St. Antonious & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Eas...
10 Years to Goal: Julie Zuckerman, 49
July 16, 2019 11:10 - 37 minutes - 42 MBThis week, Julie Zuckerman talks about the goal she made shortly after turning 40. We also talk about a major life decision she made after graduating college, a typical day in her life, and how she deals with rejection. Though an avid reader from an early age, it wasn't until 2008 that Julie Zuckerman discovered her passion for writing fiction. She has since published over two dozen stories, in a variety of publications. “The Book of Jeremiah,” her first novel, debuted this spring. Ju...
The Art of Nurturing Ourselves: Doña Bumgarner, 46
July 09, 2019 20:18 - 43 minutes - 47.1 MBThank you to everyone who has followed along with our #onekindsummer campaign. I am excited to start up our interviews again! With the spirit of self-compassion in mind, today we’re focused on the art of nurturing ourselves. Doña Bumgarner and I talk about her unusual childhood, her winding path to motherhood, and how she recreated her life after nine months of cancer treatment. It was a joy to talk with her. Doña is a coach who works with women who know that there is much more to life t...
Mini Ep. 4 – The Power of Kindness in the World
July 02, 2019 11:15 - 10 minutes - 16.8 MBWhy should we be kinder to the world at large? That’s a question we’re exploring on today’s episode, which is the continuation of the #onekindsummer campaign on the pod. I’m on a 4-week break from posting interviews, but in the meantime I want to take a few minutes each week to think about how we can spread kindness this summer and beyond. Interviews will resume on Tuesday, July 9th. It’s been great to see so many of you following along with this compassion series. This is the third and fi...
Mini Ep. 3 – Kindness to Family + Friends
June 25, 2019 20:44 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBIt’s been great to see so many of you following along with the #onekindsummer campaign on the pod. Last week we started the campaign with self-compassion. Let me know how you did with that. Today we are focusing on kindness toward those around you, which you may find easier, or even harder. A lot of what I’m referencing today is from Angela Santomero’s book called, “Radical Kindness: The Life-Changing Power of Giving and Receiving.” Deepak Chopra says in his foreword that the book “offers th...
Mini Ep. 2 – Self-Compassion
June 18, 2019 18:33 - 9 minutes - 16.5 MBThe Dalai Lama once said, “If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself, then you are not able of developing compassion for others.” Today is the launch of the #onekindsummer campaign on the pod, and we start by focusing on self-compassion. A lot of what I’m referencing today is from Dr. Kristin Neff’s book called, “Self-Compassion – The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.” Brené Brown called it “a transfo...
Mini Ep. 1 – #onekindsummer
June 11, 2019 18:02 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MBSharing my gratitude and announcing our #onekindsummer campaign. This summer let’s spread kindness. This starts with kindness to ourselves first. It spreads to those around us – our family and friends. From there, it spreads to those beyond us – the bigger world. We’re taking a 4-week break from interviews, so each week we’ll have a mini episode to share some thoughts and research on the power of kindness, as well as some practical tips that you can use. Our minds love it when we ask big, ex...
Journey to Sexual Freedom: Leah Carey, 45
June 04, 2019 18:15 - 53 minutes - 49 MBAfter taking her own journey to sexual freedom at age 42, Leah Carey is now passionate about breaking the silence, fear, and shame around women’s sexuality and pleasure. She’s also redefining what it means to be a “good girl.” Leah and I talk about body neutrality, how we live in a sex negative society, and why it’s important to examine the messaging we received about sex in childhood. Leah Carey is a sexual communication coach who helps women learn to communicate about sex so they can get...
On Being 40ish: Lindsey Mead, 44
May 28, 2019 15:54 - 34 minutes - 39.3 MBLindsey Mead is a woman, a daughter, a mother, a sister, a wife, a friend, and a writer. She is also a runner, a sometime yogi, and a disillusioned MBA. She has a blog called “A Design So Vast” where she tries to find a coherent sense of self in all of these splintered identities. More recently, she is the editor of the book “On Being 40ish,” which came out earlier this year. It is a compilation of personal stories about midlife by some of the very best writers. If you haven’t checked it out...
Compassion Through Curiosity: Dr. Amy Heard-Davison, 49
May 21, 2019 16:27 - 52 minutes - 55.6 MBI loved talking with my guest today about the science behind compassion. Dr. Amy Heard Davison is a licensed clinical psychologist in Northern Virginia. She has extensive experience and training in working with individuals facing medical, emotional, and relationship problems. Her work in medical settings has taught her the intricate link between our biological, emotional, and social health. She seeks to help patients connect mind and body in order to build a meaningful life. We also ta...
Grieving in Midlife: Daree Allen Nieves, 42
May 14, 2019 16:23 - 50 minutes - 76.6 MBThis week Daree Allen Nieves talks about her year since losing her husband - while they were practically newlyweds – and her grief process. We also talk about the benefits of journal writing to find your voice, how personal development is truly personal, and how Daree is finally taking a solo trip to Hawaii – something she’s put off for many years. We recorded the interview on what would have been their 3rd anniversary – so this episode is a tribute to George Nieves. Daree Allen Nieves...
A Year Later: Daree Allen Nieves, 42
May 14, 2019 16:23 - 50 minutes - 76.6 MBThis week Daree Allen Nieves talks about her year since losing her husband - while they were practically newlyweds – and her grief process. We also talk about the benefits of journal writing to find your voice, how personal development is truly personal, and how Daree is finally taking a solo trip to Hawaii – something she’s put off for many years. We recorded the interview on what would have been their 3rd anniversary – so this episode is a tribute to George Nieves. Daree Allen Nieves...
Life With a Busy Career + a Toddler: Motrya Hanas Calafiura, 41
May 07, 2019 16:57 - 44 minutes - 68.3 MBMy guest today is rocking her voice. Motrya Hanas Calafiura is the Special Assistant to the Provost at Georgetown University. She is also a wife, a mother to a 2-year-old son, and an all-around hustler. Motrya serves on the Board of Directors and is the Assistant Treasurer of the non-profit, Georgetown Village. She lives in Washington, DC. Motrya and I talk about how she created a life she loves after a difficult childhood, about having an infant in your 40s when you have a demanding...
We Should All Be Creators: Erin Prather Stafford, 42
April 30, 2019 14:30 - 47 minutes - 72.3 MBOn the show today is Erin Prather Stafford who is acutely aware that fixing gender imbalances in the media is key to changing gender disparity everywhere. Erin recently launched Girls That Create, which provides information and resources for developing creative thinking, boosting confidence, and growing skill sets. She is also the Executive Producer of WONDER WOMEN! The Untold Story of American Superheroines. Erin lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and two young girls. Erin and I ta...
Finally 40s + Friendship: Nina Badzin, 42
April 23, 2019 16:04 - 47 minutes - 72.1 MBNina Badzin says she was “almost relieved to turn 40” a couple of years ago. Nina is a freelance writer who has written a popular friendship advice column for years, so we dove into the topic: we talk about why Nina takes the time to make acquaintances, how to give your friends the benefit of the doubt, and why you may have to repeatedly reach out. I loved hearing about the fantastic ritual she does each year on her birthday (and am going to steal it), so you don’t want to miss that. Nina li...
How to Deal With Change and Crisis: Rachel Pieh Jones, 40
April 16, 2019 16:12 - 35 minutes - 56.6 MBThis week Rachel Pieh Jones, a writer living in Djibouti with her family, shares her story. Rachel is active in helping out in the international school she and her husband founded there and makes time to run in what is the hottest country in the world. She has a well-known blog, Djibouti Jones, and has a book coming out this fall, “Stronger Than Death: How Annalena Tonelli Defied Terror and Tuberculosis in the Horn of Africa.” We talk about third culture kids and the challenge in sending t...
Getting Kids to College Then a Diagnosis: Rachel Pieh Jones, 40
April 16, 2019 16:12 - 35 minutes - 56.6 MBThis week Rachel Pieh Jones, a writer living in Djibouti with her family, shares her story. Rachel is active in helping out in the international school she and her husband founded there and makes time to run in what is the hottest country in the world. She has a well-known blog, Djibouti Jones, and has a book coming out this fall, “Stronger Than Death: How Annalena Tonelli Defied Terror and Tuberculosis in the Horn of Africa.” We talk about third culture kids and the challenge in sending t...