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My Own Little Soapbox

by Dr Brandt R Gibson

Join Andrea Bean Gibson with her father-in-law Dr Brandt Gibson as they talk about things you are interested in or even some things you may not have thought of. As a wife, mother, daughter and sister she has a unique, fun and often funny perspective that she shares from her Soapbox to entertain and hopefully educate you about a wide range of topics.

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Episodes

  1. How I Clean My House

    Andrea shares her secrets to overcoming ADHD and Fibromyalgia in doing the "simple" tasks of cleaning.

  2. Food Safety 101

    Andrea discusses the basics of food safety to ensure you can enjoy cooking and keep yourself safe.

  3. Custards: Creme Anglaise and Pastry Cream

    Andrea returns to instruction on cooking with the secrets to custards. She focuses on creme anglaise and pastry creams. She does all this while this busy mother prepares dinner for her family.

  4. Pastry Cooking: Pies and Pat a Choux

    Andrea comes back to one of her favorite topics - baking. She gets excited about cooking and shows that enthusiasm as she discusses pastries. Learn the secrets she has been taught about getting the best results when cooking these treats.

  5. The Bean Family Vacation Secret

    Andrea talks about the unique secret that always made the Bean Family vacations more fun (as were many other times). She discusses why playing games were such a valuable secret to her childhood (and the vacations they took during that time in her life. She also talks about her dad's hobby of...

  6. I Really Like Being Outside

    Andrea explains why "Being Outside Is The Best." The discussion even gets into the scientific benefits of being outside.

  7. Andrea on ADHD

    Andrea discusses ADHD and how it affects her and her life. Much of the information utilized is from https://www.additudemag.com/

  8. Winnie The Pooh

    Andrea described this episode as "I like Winnie The Pooh more than is normal for a healthy 22 year-old." She explains why this is an important part of her childhood and even her life now. As a bonus rant she also talks about "Prose".

  9. Sleep Is NOT Overrated

    Andrea really likes her sleep. Today she discusses WHY sleep is NOT overrated. As you listen to Andrea share her insights we once again get "rants" in the background (sometimes not so much in the background) from Danny again part of the recording. Andrea also rants about movies and what she is...

  10. Sloths Are Cool

    We return to the discussion of animals (one of Andrea's favorite subjects) as Andrea discusses why sloths are cool. As Dr Gibson and Andrea hold their discussion away from the studio, Danny has to put his two cents in as well (nothing like a 1 year-old to add to the conversation). She also...

  11. I Don't Like Beans

    Andrea "BEAN" Gibson doesn't like beans! Since Bean is her maiden name and was her nickname in high school it is kind of a funny coincidence that she doesn't like beans. Learn why this is the case...And join her for two additional rants from a hat including physical books and poetry.

  12. The Mundane

    Did you know that the "Mundane" can actually be very interesting. Join Andrea as she discusses the mundane details of life and how they are so interesting to her. In fact, the mundane details of your life actually makes you Extraordinary!

  13. Why Doggos Are The Goodest Bois

    (Forgotten Episode) Today we talk about one of Andrea's favorite subjects: Dogs! Learn about dogs and why she loves them. This will be another favorite as you see her passion for animals. Don't miss this episode that should have been released weeks ago.

  14. Vanilla Ice Cream

    Today Andrea Bean Gibson discusses why Vanilla Ice Cream is not a real flavor. She uses her unique perspective to explain why she feels that way and even talks about what makes a good ice cream flavor (including her favorites). As a special bonus she also discusses Children's Books and Movies…

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  15. How To Use The Word "Invest" Correctly (You're Probably Getting This Wrong)

    Did you know that the word "invest" has a distinct meaning? Andrea and Dr Gibson are joined today by Andrea's brother Marcus Bean as he discusses why "invest" is used incorrectly by so many of us. This is a fun discussion that may change the way you look at where you spend your money and even…

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  16. Why I Don't Like Water (Drinking That is)

    Although water is an essential nutrient of the body, and Andrea recognizes it as a major blessing, she explains all the reasons she doesn't like drinking water. You will find this discussion fun (and you were learn more about Andrea as a person). As a special bonus, you will also hear her rant...

  17. How The World Fails Mothers With Formula Scoop Design

    As a relatively new mother, Andrea discusses how formula scoops fail mothers...yes the simple scoop in each formula can is poorly designed to simplify the life of a mother trying to feed her baby. As a special BONUS, we also get to hear Andrea discuss Chocolate and Why White Chocolate isn't...

  18. Why Human Anatomy Makes Me Anxious

    Andrea explains why (and how) human anatomy makes her anxious even with her "superpower" of being able to function without difficulty in an emergency. So, she can't talk about it but she can treat it...She finishes with a special BONUS discussion on how she handles anxiety. (This part is powerful...

  19. Why The Theory of Relativity Makes Me Sad

    Growing up in a family of "nerds", Andrea was taught very early about the idea of relativity or the theory of relativity. It made her "sad" that many of her fantasies or childhood dreams could not happen because of the whole premise of this Theory...Thanks Einstein! Enjoy Andrea's explanation of...

  20. What Your Mother Should Have Told You About Baking

    We have a special treat this week as Andrea shares many of the secrets she learned in her baking class while participating in her Colinary School Training. These are fun facts, important facts and even some secrets mom should have told you (if she knew).

  21. Why I Love The Momma Bear (and Bears In General)

    You've heard the phrase, "I'm going Momma Bear" when referring to becoming protective of one's children. As you listen to Andrea describe why she loves Bears (especially the Momma Bear) you will understand so much more about this common phrase. The bear is truly amazing, and the Momma Bear...in a...

  22. Why Don't Women's Pants Have Pockets?

    There is an amazing inconsistency in clothing...men's pants have good pockets while women's clothes do not. Why is this true? Although the problem is starting to be solved (many years late), listen to Andrea's rant about pockets. As a special bonus she will also talk about women's shoes and even...

  23. Stepping Onto My Soapbox

    Introducing Andrea, who she is, how she met her husband (Dr Brandt's son) including the question she asked him...and most importantly introduction to Danny (her baby boy). Learn who she is and why she is doing a Podcast.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join Andrea Bean Gibson with her father-in-law Dr Brandt Gibson as they talk about things you are interested in or even some things you may not have thought of. As a wife, mother, daughter and sister she has a unique, fun and often funny perspective that she shares from her Soapbox to entertain and hopefully educate you about a wide range of topics.

HOSTED BY

Dr Brandt R Gibson

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How many episodes does My Own Little Soapbox have?

My Own Little Soapbox currently has 23 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is My Own Little Soapbox about?

Join Andrea Bean Gibson with her father-in-law Dr Brandt Gibson as they talk about things you are interested in or even some things you may not have thought of. As a wife, mother, daughter and sister she has a unique, fun and often funny perspective that she shares from her Soapbox to entertain and...

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My Own Little Soapbox has 23 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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My Own Little Soapbox is created and hosted by Dr Brandt R Gibson.
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