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The Final Thoughts Podcast
by Dana Rodriguez
The Final Thoughts podcast highlights topics that have been on my mind throughout the week, from home inspiration to parenting through the ages.
Episodes
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The Ringing of the Bell
Ringing the bell at the end of my own cancer journey helped me better understand the need to ring our own proverbial bell whenever we conquer the challenges of life.
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Kind Words
The power of kind words and how our words can help others to feel like more.
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Scaffolding
How the principles behind construction scaffolding can apply to parenting.
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Garanimals for Life
What the children's brand, Garanimals, taught me about the "perfect-fit".
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Courage & Hope
The 25th anniversary of 9/11 stands as a reminder of courage & hope.
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Routine Benefits
As we say goodbye to summer this Labor Day weekend, it may be time to embrace the routines we had before the "season of vacation".
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The Banana Split Response
The life lessons I learned from my 1st banana split as I entered the world of adulthood.
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The Cost of Citizenship
Reflecting over my American citizenship and the experiences that have caused me to see it as the cherished gift it is.
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Stained Glass Perspective
Lessons I learned from handling stained glass and how they apply to parenting.
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Zany Zips
How a pair of Zips sneakers taught me to walk my own journey.
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Symbols of Home
How a very special baseball game stirred a greater sense of gratitude within me.
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Box of Love
In the midst of one of our greatest tragedies, a group of strangers lovingly showed us that service is better without barriers.
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The Pool Noodle Incident
A pool noodle incident in a Mommy & Me class, reminds us to laugh when life doesn't go according to plan.
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Rotisserie Chicken for the Soul
What I learned about service from an impromptu community and a rotisserie chicken.
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Birthday Trips
How a time-honored family tradition helped to strengthen our family bonds, while helping our children feel loved with each passing birthday.
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Ants & Peonies - Back By Popular Demand
Let's revisit a popular podcast from last year to discover the connections that exist all around us.
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Are You My Mother?
The classic story, Are You My Mother, reminds us to celebrate not only our Mothers, but all the mother-figures who have supported us along our journey.
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Landslide
Learning to adjust to the shift that takes place as our children move out and move on.
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Alligators All Around
How a song from my childhood brought an element of fun to two generations.
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Ripples
What ripples in water teach us about the ups and downs in life.
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The Unexpected Guest
A chance encounter with a stranger brought my Mom's words to life, "you never know when someone might stop by" or even who might stop by.
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From Crisis to Crowning Achievement
At this Easter season, the story of George Frideric Handel teaches us that personal crises can become a catalysts for good in our lives and in the lives of those around us.
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The Magic of Rainy Days & Rain Boots
As we usher in spring, a pair of bright red children's rain boot caused me to reflect over the magic of rainy days and rain boots.
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A Shadow Box of Memories
Remembering the significance of gathering memories as a way to fill the empty spaces in our lives.
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Airplanes & Autism
How a paper airplane broke a barrier that built a friendship.
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The Cartoon Connection
What we can learn from the universal appeal of the classic cartoon, The Tom & Jerry Show.
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Wilde Words
A Valentine's Day message inspired by the words of Oscar Wilde.
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Lessons In Weightlifting
What a weightlifting experience in Indonesia taught me about living life beyond our limitations.
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Sage Advice
Learn about the rare occasion when "free advice" actually paid off and how it continues to benefit my life years later.
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One of a Kind
With an impending snowstorm on the horizon for much of the country, there are lessons we can learn from the unassuming snowflake.
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What's On Display?
What we can learn from those perpetual store displays when it comes to being healthy in the New Year.
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Keeping Your Stride
What an Olympic legend can teach each of us about setting and achieving our goals.
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Finding the Magic in the Mayhem
Learning how to appreciate the changes that come with the holidays as we look for the magic in the mayhem.
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Decorating Our Lives
I learned a valuable lesson as I finished decorating my house for the holidays.
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Illumination
Lessons I learned from the Advent Wreath and power of light.
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Fortunate Cookies
What my children's slip of the tongue taught me about being truly "fortunate".
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The Salt of the Earth
What I learned about salt and how those characteristics can apply to people.
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Singing for a Solution
Learn how singing became an unintentional strategy when dealing with pain.
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Looking Beyond
How looking beyond our own limitations can help us to see the happy endings in life.
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The Tapir
How a research paper and the tapir enabled me to turn my back on procrastination.
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The Stuff of Legends
Discover the "legend" behind one of our favorite, sleepy little towns.
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It's Complementary
What an aha moment taught me about complementary service and how it applies to people.
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Hidden Treasures
A surprise discovery at a vintage shop led me to learn a valuable life lesson.
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The Magic of Movies
By taking my Grandmother to the movies, I was able to learn the magic of movies as they transport us to another time and place and help differences disappear.
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The Dog and the Weed & Feed Spreader
What I learned about fear from a dog and a weed & seed spreader.
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The Loving Habit
What a simple, daily habit taught me about love and its contagious properties.
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The Winter Arc
A different approach to goal setting, which may produce different results.
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Generational Wealth
How I discovered generational wealth in my own family.
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A Bee, an Acorn & an Empire
Discover how the seeds of change that one woman put into motion led to an empire.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Final Thoughts podcast highlights topics that have been on my mind throughout the week, from home inspiration to parenting through the ages.
HOSTED BY
Dana Rodriguez
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The Final Thoughts podcast highlights topics that have been on my mind throughout the week, from home inspiration to parenting through the ages.
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The Final Thoughts Podcast is created and hosted by Dana Rodriguez.
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