Nancy's Nook Podcast

My guest Ryan talks about the many transitions we experience in life. His experience in particular transitioning from college to working full time. Another major transition he shares is transitioning into married life.

My guest Mary talks about the death of her son and how faith and family got her through.

What is tradition? It's the great memories we share with family and friends! On this podcast, I talk about my Easter traditions as Easter is celebrated this weekend. Christmas and Easter are my favorite holidays to celebrate with family. Growing up in the city we didn't have much but we had our traditions and memories which I will always cherish and hopefully pass along to my children. I hope you enjoy!

Listen to my guest Lisa talk about the loves of her life, her three daughters, two of which are surprise twins. She talks about juggling work and home life with some help from family.

I talk about my years working for a Massachusetts state agency. Funny and unbelievable stories. You can't make this stuff up!

In this episode, I interview Pete who is a father of two adult children. Pete shares what his family went through when his daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia.

When you think about vacation what do you remember the most? I like to observe and remember the people I meet and memories to keep for a lifetime. In this episode I recollect the people I encounter and fun stories while on vacation in Aruba!

In Episode 17, I describe what it was like for my family to be stranded in Aruba for five days after our vacation was over. Our fears and worries about how to get back home.

In this episode, I share the stories of the twenty years I spent as a Justice of the Peace. Some funny, some sad and some very happy weddings I was a part of over the years. I hope you enjoy!

This episode is about the life of my father. His background, education and raising a family. It's about the challenges we faced as he entered the world of dementia and all of its devastating effects.

In episode 14, Jill, a nurse practitioner, describes her career and how she balances home life and work. Jill talks about how she is a mother of two adult children and worked as a nurse practitioner throughout their lives at Dana Farber in Boston. She talks about how she became interested in her field. Jill is one of the many medical staff at Dana Farber saving lives every day.

In this Thanksgiving years past episode 13, I talk about all the great holiday memories and traditions I have from childhood. I also talk about holiday memories and traditions I have with my family.

My oldest daughter, Rose, talks about how and why she chose music as her career. She remembers the pivotal moment in high school she knew music was her passion. Music has always played a major role in her life. The love she has for music is what she wants to teach and share with her middle school students.

My guest, Stacey, shares her experiences having a child as an older parent. What life is like before and after having a baby. Stacey also shares losing her mother just after her daughter is born. Her struggles with raising her daughter without her mother to share in the day-to-day joys and events. How she will be her mother's legacy for her own child and how important that is for her to share.

In episode 10, I talk about what's next for me. My children don't need me anymore so what am I going to do? The empty nest is a real problem. I've built my life around my children so maybe that's what I'm good at. So I chose babysitting as my next chapter.

In episode 9, I talk about my beautiful and successful daughters and what they are doing now. College and careers - what lies ahead? The next chapter for my daughters and for my retirement. How do I keep busy when I'm no longer needed?

In episode 8 of Nancy's Nook, I talk about parenting and the different stages of parenting. As my daughters grew up and got older, I'm also learning to grow and change. I talk about some life changing and wonderful stories that I enjoy sharing. I am also introducing a friend who is a father of three sons. He talks about life with his sons, and he shares many worries and joys they have brought him. You can also find Nancy's Nook on Facebook. Thank you for listening!

In Nancy's Nook podcast episode 7, Nancy talks about life with her beloved daughters. She shares their elementary and middle school years. Funny moments, good times and events throughout her daughters' young years. Holiday traditions and ways to keep them focused for whatever happens in life. Feel free to make comments or give ideas for future podcasts on Nancy's Nook. Please find it on Spodify and Facebook. Enjoy!

Special guest Grace shares her experiences and her life as a cancer survivor. She talks about her life at the time of her leukemia diagnosis at the age of seven. Grace has many memories of getting through the rough days with the support of her family. Hear her story also on Facebook. Thank you for listening!

Episode 5 reveals the cliffhanger of which diagnosis we heard for my seven-year-old daughter. The episode talks about what we experienced and what came next after the diagnosis. Time spent in the hospital and the many doctors and nurses we met. Please look for my podcast on Facebook.

In episode 4 I talk about having a second child and all the responsibilities that go along with it. The struggle and challenges with two children, work schedule, and juggling child care. Also, a great cliff hanger at the end! Look for this episode on Facebook. Thank you for listening!

Nancy's Nook Podcast Episode 3 is about the pregnancy and birth of my oldest daughter. Some funny stories about the pregnancy and birth. The responsibilities and challenges I faced being a first-time parent. Thank you for listening. Please check out my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/nancysnookpodcast  for more podcast news or updates.

This podcast is about the death of my mother when I was in my 20's. I share various experiences and feelings about each stage of illness leading to death and dying. What each family member experienced and how we acted with each other. The experiences of loss last a lifetime but it's the good memories that get me through. These memories last a lifetime. Thank you for listening. Please check out my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nancysnookpodcast for more podcast news or updates.

In this introductory episode of "Nancy's Nook," I,  Nancy Morrison,  share my personal journey, from my Boston childhood and career as a legal secretary to motherhood and family life. I reflect on pivotal moments, including moving, career changes, and raising two accomplished daughters, while touching on challenges like loss and illness. I have a candid storytelling style that sets the tone for future episodes, where I aim to discuss parenting, grief, and health, offering support and connection to listeners facing similar experiences. This heartfelt introduction invites you, the audience to join me on a journey of shared stories and understanding.I'd like to thank the Boyden Library and Travis Partington for your encouragement to start my podcast.