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Questions for My Avó
by Lena Cardoso
At Questions for My Avó, we hold space for women to share their stories, perspectives, and experiences with the goal of promoting intergenerational dialogue and connection.
Episodes
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Lynn - "Now, I am all about that fun"
This episode started as wanting to talk to Lynn about playing soccer as a 72 year old and evolved into much more. Not only do we talk about Lynn’s willingness to try new things, from boxing to karate to golfing, and soccer (all in adulthood), we also talk about her identity as a Black woman…
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Sue - "Face the fear and move through it"
In this episode I talk with Sue. We discuss a major life shift for Sue in 2001 during her first solo journey on the Camino de Santiago. Since then, Sue has walked the Camino 29 times and even coaches others to help them do the same. We discuss Sue’s barefoot lifestyle, how she has been primarily...
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Janet - "As I've gotten older I've become more secure about myself"
In this episode, Janet and I discuss how she got into fitness in her 60s, how she thinks about movement, and how she has also maintained her mental fitness as she ages, still working as a statistician at the age of 79. We discuss what it was like getting into statistics (a male dominated field)…
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Philomena (Pennie) - "I have always been a glass half full kind of person"
In this episode I talk with Pennie. We discuss how Pennie got into fitness in her 60s and the changes she has noticed in her body over the last 10 or so years, specifically in terms of what her body needs and how she recovers. We discuss her fitness goals, such as doing 75 push ups on her 75th...
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Vijaya - "I don't give myself an option to quit"
When was the last time you tried something new? In this episode I talk with Vijaya about learning to swim at age 68. We discuss what it was like to learn a new skill at that age, how she overcame her fear, how participating in activities has given her community, what it means to take care of your...
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Judy - "I want to be useful"
In this episode I talk with Judy. Judy and I talk about her career as a teacher and writer. How she continues to write, what inspires her and keeps her motivated, what it means to be useful, how she values community and connection, her volunteer efforts, and what she hopes for younger women. Host...
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Teresa - "Life is Movement"
In this episode I talk with Teresa. We talk about her experience taking up running as an adult, running in her late 60s, running 7 marathons, managing running with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and her advice on listening to your body and showing up. Host and Producer: Lena Cardoso Guest: Teresa Cover…
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Dawn - "So I have been running for more of my life than I haven't"
In this episode I talk with Dawn about her 40+ year relationship with running. What running has looked like and meant to her at different points in her life, how she manages running through arthritis and scoliosis, and her favorite running accomplishments. Dawn shares some great advice around how...
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Kay - “When you get to be 84…it is really a time to cultivate listening to people”
In this episode I talk with Kay about her life-long love for learning, how she is keeping herself busy and engaged through distance learning courses during COVID. We discuss her upbringing in Chicago and Texas, raising her children, her 65-year and counting marriage, her time living overseas and...
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Audrey - “I just meet people and we become friends”
In this episode I talk with Audrey about her volunteer work, career, and her love for art and working with her hands. We also discuss how she has lived many different places and built community in each one of them, raising her children, and her marriage of 48 years and counting. Host and…
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Alba - “I like reading, I like writing, and I like dancing and singing a lot”
In this episode I talk with Alba about her upbringing and some favorite childhood memories, her love for Tucson and her community, her faith, her career and volunteer work, specifically her efforts around historical preservation and accomplishment as Tucson Woman of the Year in 1975. We discuss...
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Mrs. Robinson, Charlita & Wanda - “It is not important what you do, it’s that you tried”
In this episode, I am joined by three generations. Mrs. Robinson and two of her daughters, Charlita and Wanda, along with appearances by her grandson and soon to be granddaughter in-law. We discuss their upbringings and childhood memories in South Carolina and DC, how DC has changed across their...
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Joanne - “Even the ups and the downs, there is humor in that too”
In this episode, I talk with Joanne, who I have known since 2014. We talk about her childhood, some of our memories working together, her time experiencing homelessness, transitioning to housing, and managing substance use disorder. We discuss her resilience, her faith, motherhood and her...
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Connie - “I’ve had a hell of a life”
In this episode I talk with Connie about her upbringing and her career as a divorce lawyer. We also discuss her marriages and being widowed twice, how she has maintained long-lasting friendships, her reflections on faith and illness, her love for travel, current events, and her advice and hopes…
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Epilogue
Anyone who knows me knows that I love context. Listen to my epilogue for information on how this project came to be. I also share some reflections from Season 1 and ideas for where I want to take this podcast for Season 2 and beyond. Thank you again to the incredible women who participated in...
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Season 1 Trailer
Welcome to Questions for My Avó, a storytelling podcast. Each episode we hold space for women to tell their stories and share their perspectives with the goal of promoting intergenerational dialogue and connection.
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How many episodes does Questions for My Avó have?
Questions for My Avó currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Questions for My Avó about?
At Questions for My Avó, we hold space for women to share their stories, perspectives, and experiences with the goal of promoting intergenerational dialogue and connection.
How often does Questions for My Avó release new episodes?
Questions for My Avó has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Questions for My Avó?
Questions for My Avó is created and hosted by Lena Cardoso.
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